Artist Elena Shelton could definitely be described as the voice of country nymph if she would exist as a magical creature. Shelton released a powerfully delicate song called ‘ Wild night’ on the 10th of February, from California, US. An alternative folk song, this song is part of her debut album which was written in the course of 10 years. Reflecting on the endless cycle of change and love, Shelton is influenced by music of the psychedelic indie and Irish folk, and Stuart’s such as Bjork and Kate bush.
This song talks about loss from multiple sides. We often speak about loss in a singular self absorbed way, but Shelton really pushed the boundary of the self and promotes a beautiful, emotional song about the experience in a more collective way. The overall sound of the song is like petals falling off a flower slowly and in a pretty free and beautiful way. It’s a song for soft and sensitive embraces. It’s peaceful in all the ways possible. The musical arrangement is simple and soothing. You’ve got a country acoustic guitar sound, very hazy soundscape and slow drums. There are subtle xylophone sounds at the back of the song and some soft violin strokes that elevate the emotional and vulnerable nature of the song. Shelton’s voice is highly hypnotic, and makes you want to just shut your eyes and get into a deep sleep. This song is just amazing and is a totally fresh sound in today’s music.
