The song “Inside All Around” by John Littig is a sublime musical journey that begins with soft tranquil effects and a spectacular jazzy beat. The cymbals are clean and crisp and it is evident that this is a finely engineered piece of music. John begins to sing and his voice is smooth with a slight edge that brings a feeling of anticipation. The lyrics are romantic and well thought out. The rhythm of this track is one of tranquil smoothness and John has truly captured the spirit of avant garde jazz.
At roughly five minutes, the track “Inside All Around” never once lags or becomes monotonous. John’s vocals are pleasing, the lyrics are thought provoking and vivid and the instrumentation and composition of this piece are exceedingly well done. There are moments when John’s voice sounds like a very much more polished Syd Barrett and the overall vibe of this track is one of spectral elegance. The sound is just stellar. The lyrics are especially alluring as John sings “Stop time and hold my hand, Wake me up from this dream, When I look in your eyes, I believe I could be what you see.” There are plenty of original and enticing lines such as that throughout the song and it’s clear that John is an extremely skilled writer of lyrics and composer of music.
While the song is a fantastic experience to behold, what will further endear listeners are the sound effects at the end of rain falling and cars driving by on wet city streets. It’s a brilliant touch that adds the flavor of authenticity to what is already an outstanding track. It is evident that John Littig has an exceptional understanding of music, how it should sound, and how he wants his own music to make people feel. There was much thought put into the composition and creation of this piece and it has paid off in dividends.
“Inside All Around” is a song that can stand on its own without much fanfare or hype, which is exactly the way it should be for music that is good enough to simply be heard and listened to. John Littig has created a piece of music that has an excellent sound and rhythm, lyrics that go straight to the head, and imagery that is vivid enough to make listeners feel like they are there on the city streets with John himself. He has created not just a song by giving the world “Inside All Around.” He has created a vibe that is almost alive in its essence. This is truly a great piece of music that must be heard, not just with the ears, but with the mind as well.
Review by Rhonda Readence
