Keli Woods’ ‘Around the Sun’: An Alt-Pop Anthem Illuminating Life’s Luminous Transience

Keli Woods’ latest single, Around the Sun, masterfully plunges listeners into vivid visualisations of its emotive thematic depths. Bathed in tonal warmth from the opening rays emanating from acoustic guitar strings and magnetically arresting vocals, the song immediately invites you into its temperate bliss. As the track progresses, synths scintillate grooves and beats as a funk fusion is dripped into the soul-driven earworm, further textured by folk-esque instrumentation, amplifying Woods’ storytelling chops. Possessing a dance-worthy chorus balanced by verses that encourage introspection, Around the Sun leaves little unfulfilled. By the outro, the track becomes a celebration, fortifying our gratitude for the fleeting sands of time and our shared human existence. Woods, a UK-based multi-instrumentalist and former monk, distils his diverse experiences—ranging from big band swing and Vedic kirtan to musical theatre—into profoundly soulful compositions. Once poised for West End stardom at just 11 and leading a teenage jazz band touring Swansea’s streets in their whimsical ‘Jazz Ambulance’, Woods stepped away from music to seek deeper meaning through monastic life. Returning with renewed purpose, he now harnesses music as a conduit for philosophical exploration, crafting lyrical narratives that confront life’s significant questions with fearless authenticity. With Around the Sun, Keli Woods […] The post Keli Woods’ ‘Around the Sun’: An Alt-Pop Anthem Illuminating Life’s Luminous Transience appeared first on A&R Factory.

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Keli Woods’ latest single, Around the Sun, masterfully plunges listeners into vivid visualisations of its emotive thematic depths. Bathed in tonal warmth from the opening rays emanating from acoustic guitar strings and magnetically arresting vocals, the song immediately invites you into its temperate bliss. As the track progresses, synths scintillate grooves and beats as a funk fusion is dripped into the soul-driven earworm, further textured by folk-esque instrumentation, amplifying Woods’ storytelling chops. Possessing a dance-worthy chorus balanced by verses that encourage introspection, Around the Sun leaves little unfulfilled. By the outro, the track becomes a celebration, fortifying our gratitude for the fleeting sands of time and our shared human existence. Woods, a UK-based multi-instrumentalist and former monk, distils his diverse experiences—ranging from big band swing and Vedic kirtan to musical theatre—into profoundly soulful compositions. Once poised for West End stardom at just 11 and leading a teenage jazz band touring Swansea’s streets in their whimsical ‘Jazz Ambulance’, Woods stepped away from music to seek deeper meaning through monastic life. Returning with renewed purpose, he now harnesses music as a conduit for philosophical exploration, crafting lyrical narratives that confront life’s significant questions with fearless authenticity. With Around the Sun, Keli Woods […]

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