Elswick grew up in Southern California, but spent a great deal of his early-adulthood in Ireland. His music reflects the elfish, Gaelic traditions, but manages to steam through with modern pings and airy wisps. It’s easy to compare his female co-pilots to say, Enya or even Norway’s Sissel. “Eurodice” breathes air and sound into one. It’s a relaxing and beautiful poetic piece. This song, like most of the pieces, has a pleasant, earthy tone.

The wall of sound he’s created is that of glimmering elements and spacious systems.

Kudos for including a Duran Duran cover, on this otherwise original journey. “The Chauffer” is a salute to the genius of Nick Rhodes synthesizer. While delicate and moving, the cover doesn’t quite capture Duran Duran’s erotica. Adding some interesting mixes and more of an airy sound seems to honor it in a way you would an honor roll student. Vocalist Hawkshaw is a little too pop for this song—she’s missing the arousing seediness. Still, it’s a great song!

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