YONAH - “Bird of Miracles”
Brooklyn-based indie artist and producer YONAH (Yonah Tarragon) returns to the blog with his new single “Bird of Miracles,” the title track from his new LP.
Set within a warbly, vintage-flavored production, “Bird of Miracles” begins with some delicately finger-plucked acoustic guitar. In the distance, otherworldly tones add a palpable sense of dimension to the soundscape, inviting the listener into a suspended state of melancholic reflection.
Once YONAH begins delivering his lyrics, listeners are likely to notice the clear Elliott Smith influence. His vocal has been wonderfully double-tracked and rendered in a lo-fi haze, wrapping the performance in a warm, vulnerable glow.
As it progresses, “Bird of Miracles” expands to include a gentle pulse from the drum kit, along with tremolo-laden electric guitar licks that subtly saturate the remaining space in the production. These additional elements allow the track to ebb and flow naturally, ultimately climbing into an emotional crescendo.
YONAH offers some insight on Bird of Miracles: “This album is an ode to my father, a way of saying goodbye to my childhood, embracing adulthood, and accepting the man I’m becoming… I was always rebellious growing up, pushing back against religion, God, and the institutions I was raised in. It’s taken time, but I’ve come to love and respect where I come from, and I carry a deep gratitude for my father and the values he instilled in me. Religious or not, I owe my life to him, and the only way I can move forward is by blessing the past.”
“Bird of Miracles” is now available everywhere and we strongly encourage you to check out the rest of the record. In the meantime, you can also connect with YONAH here: YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Spotify
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