A burst of musical brilliance, and a burst that maintains its magnitude right through till the very end, the live version of ‘Sentimental Magic Cape’ by Eyan Elrich is as good as live performances can get, and more.
You are absolutely going to be floored by the instrumentation, and we shall give you an insight into why. The track starts off with a solid bass guitar riff, and then layers slowly get added, which includes a complementary drum pattern and a dynamic electric guitar riff. The song maintains a mostly upbeat rhythm throughout, exuding a feel-good energy that is sure to rub off on you. Also, the song, with regards to the tone of the instrumentation, has a very playful, theatrical vibe to it. The vocals also add to the theatricality of it all, with it not staying monotonous, and moving along with the song and its feels.
Lyrically, the song alludes to the cape we put over our emotional self, our vulnerabilities, as we set out to face the larger world. The song talks about something serious, a significant part of our daily lives, in a way that doesn’t feel overwhelming. The song in no way talks about rectifying this habit of ours, and instead points out a truth that we all call our own in differing magnitudes. It talks about the reality of the situation, how we simply don’t want to let go of this protective coping mechanism, because honestly it really helps us get by.
All in all, the song with its wildly impressive musicality and relatable themes warrants a many a good listens.