Using only piano, Adam Wedd has created a touching piano ballad that explores the turmoil and strength present in heartbreak. As soon as the mournful piano starts, a strong melancholic presence takes over that makes you feel both the pain of another and the pain of everyone.
The strong appeal of the track comes mostly from Wedd’s singing which is sincere and untamed. His way of singing makes you feel like you’re listening to him speak his most private feelings just to you. His skill at writing lyrical stories that draw pictures and use poetic and memorable details is truly outstanding. You feel as if you are suddenly there on New Year’s Day, when everything fell apart and affection faded.
However, it is the quality of the production that raises “Shipwrecks” from being a light piano piece to an emotional story. Thanks to the wide sonic spaces, each bitter melody stays present and gives the music an impressionistic, dreamy feel from the background effects. As the strings make their sad swell during the chorus, it’s simply awe-inspiring.
The pictures in “Shipwrecks” are every bit as arresting and the music video by Robert Pocknall at Cardinal Broadcast perfectly captures the song’s mood. The sense of delicacy in the music is reflected by dull autumnal shades and careful shots of birds, flowers and trees. This way of pairing visuals with audio allows the emotions of both to be even more powerful.
Thanks to his talented group of collaborators, including Grammy nominee Ramera Abrahams, “Shipwrecks” furthers Adam Wedd’s recognition as an important artist. Since he never shied away from the truth of love and loss, he created a piece of music that will comfort anyone who’s gone through heartache. Listening to music like this calls for you to be emotionally naked.
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