If you’re a fan of music that stays with you forever, Zarooni’s Once is exactly what you’re looking for. Being from the UAE, Mohamed Al Zarooni infuses his emotions into the song, creating a sound that is both close and easy to imagine in a song. It surrounds you like a cloak and drags you into its moody atmosphere with all its notes.
The song begins with a soft, dreamy feel that mixes indie pop, electronic rhythms and synth rock music. The sweet, tender and delicate singing of Zarooni gives the track a heartfelt and private quality. Even though they produced the song in Dubai and recorded it in London, the sound of the music is polished but still raw and true. Balancing many different ideas makes its world feel personal yet present to people everywhere.
The part that moves me most is that Zarooni uses pain as a source of magic. It follows the process of breaking up an old relationship, changing viewpoints with a sharp detail that blends catharsis and connection. The song moves your feelings and it is not afraid to show its wounds. The global nature of his music is visible everywhere, but listening to it is easy and relaxing like a talk with a good friend.
His music engages, rather than just playing. With an excellent band, His songs bring energy to every show size and this is true for Once as well. The song encourages one to think, find healing and appreciate both the past and the present. With so much noise around us, Once gently shows how music can let us know we are not alone.
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