The Ophelia Moon project is not planning to cease its journey into the depths of life and its mysteries with the song Muse Maestro Melody Maker, possibly their most alluring contribution so far. This partnership between Darren O. Moon and Maya Mikity reflects the interest of the project in analyzing the transformative strength of creativity in the form of truly fascinating art.
The whole composition is based on the vocal performance of Maya Mikity in a highly impressive grace and mystical power. The incantatory sections of the track are interwoven with her voice that is simultaneously both earthly and celestial, which is exactly what makes her delivery so appropriate in the context of the song: the themes of creative power and metamorphosis of art were exactly what she conveyed through her music. The manner in which she moves around the mantra-like repetitions portrays great vocal authority and interpretative sensitivity.
The backing instruments perfectly fit the vocals of Mikity, forming a sonic variety which is not too theatrical but has an intentional mystical atmosphere. The production is as deep as the project itself and at the same time gives the more airy and ethereal elements space to breathe and grow naturally throughout the composition.
The most interesting thing about Muse Maestro Melody Maker is that it does not hesitate to accept the concept of creative invocation and artistic ritual. The song is both song of praise and incantation; it seeks the pathway of artistic inspiration between worlds of mind. The repetitive, chant-like nature of it makes it a rather meditative listening experience, making you penetrate still more into its mystical structure with each repetition.
After the recent releases such as the impromptu songs “Magic and Daffodils” and “Color Me Dead,” this song is the testament to the fact that the Philadelphia-based project is now rather confident in their artistic vision. The Ophelia Moon project has positioned itself as an artistic powerhouse with the desire to address the grand themes of existence with music that does not surrender its esoteric goals in any way.
The role of Ophelia Moon in the sense that artists of the true transformative power of music which cuts straight through traditional lines and yet is at the same time profoundly, poignantly transcendent is substantiated by “Muse Maestro Melody Maker.