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Ben Sefton – “Dark Dreams” [Song Review]
Ben Sefton recently released “Dark Dreams,” a dark, sensual, retro-flavoured folk/pop song about the ripple effects of dreams.
Singer-songwriter Ben Sefton recently released his single/lyric video, “Dark Dreams,” a dark, sensual, retro-flavored folk/pop song about the ripple effects of dreams.
Sefton explains, “This is a song I started writing after a bad dream, where all of my deepest insecurities were exposed, my hopes at romance had utterly failed, and my perverted longings for certain acquaintances were bizarrely explored.”
After graduating from Selkirk College’s Contemporary Music & Technology Program in 2015, Ben has spent time crafting and fine-tuning his songs and developing his distinctive sound. In March 2020, Ben released his debut single “Humans” to vast acclaim, including CBC Saskatchewan, CBC Winnipeg, and numerous music websites in North America, the UK, and Europe.
“Humans” appeared on many pop music playlists, including Universal Music-owned playlists on Spotify.
“Dark Dreams” rolls out on a bossa nova-laced motion, riding light percussion and a tasty, rounded bassline. Hints of lounge music and jazz-like vocals give the tune an undulating, dreamy flow. The call-and-response voices, one female and one male, imbue the lyrics with soft, sumptuous tones.
Like something emerging from a rabbit hole, “Dark Dreams” is wholly unique, delivering the simple pleasure of inspired folk/pop music.
Run Time: 2:05
Release Date: January 19, 2024
Record Label: Independent
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