The renowned trio of Open Water has returned with their riveting, atmospheric album ‘Above The Waterline’.
A record borne from a creative flow, the album serves as proof of the unique sound created by the band. It provides a mellifluous journey and personal messages for all. For the long-time fans of Open Water, the powerful track ‘I Trust The Road’ encapsulates all the core elements of the musical group.
An alternate guitar tuning is used to open the song with an intimate, soul-stirring melody, as Joanne paints beautiful lyrics inspired by the Camino de Santiago walk. Dave Whitford’s captivating double bass lines add a jazz-infused flavour to the song’s dreamscape, and the poetic solo performance of Richard Rozze on guitar concludes the performance in resounding fashion.
Open Water’s joy in experimentation and creative openness are unquestioned. Driven by a need to have a creative outlet, each musician’s influences gets a chance to be absorbed into the music, thus creating a unique and original sound.
Despite a mandated lack of live performances, Open Water continues to look ahead. They offer songwriting courses and have developed material for two more albums in progress. A testament to the spirit of diversity and exploration, Open Water will continue to astound musically and offer messages of hope and unification through their engrossing artistry.