Matt Graham “Conversation”

Luminous soundscapes shine through the smoothness and tender hearts of R&B. Neo-soul’s urban modernity levels up the conversation. Matt Graham’s latest pop anthem carries a meaningful letter. It speaks to all those who ache for an heart-to-heart conversation yet don’t know how to articulate the thoughts and feelings, “Conversation” brings that aching urge to light. As if a spot you just can’t tickle, from the opening, the track carries an immediate emotional appeal.

“Conversation” sees Graham expanding sonically. His immersive, illuminating soundscapes are a fusion of vivid sonics and sensibility. Never lacks of a brighter, lighter flair, the track feels somewhat cool and humid, immersive as if being inside a rainforest in the morning. The spontaneity and unpredictability of the sonics give it a spiritual touch. With saxophone swirling in soft rain, Graham’s naturally charming voice is coiled in and pushed out.

Spiritual, swirling. The second verse explores a splashing percussion with a hint of earthiness and world influence, though it’s hard to place the exact, more of a world impression that feels really refreshing. Jazz chords in the backdrop and soaring sax breaks the air swiftly on occasions, it keeps brewing into one mixture of rich and luscious mixture.

Towards the end, the sonics change again. This time, a psych-pop vibe evokes a dystopian impression. As it turns on a light, sci-fi glow, urbanity runs brilliantly through, just the right time to remind you how inventive Graham is with his sound.

From his past releases, listeners could see one of his greatest strength is writing melodies that make you agree in a snap of finger. In the chorus of “Conversation,” this great feature comes into play and takes you to a very sweet, hard-hitting place, yet there’s a vulnerability and heart in his addictively delicious melodies that tickle your heartstring.