San Francisco-based producer and singer-songwriter Go By Ocean has released a smooth and resonant instrumental remix of his song “Ascending Ghosts” from his 2023 album “Can I Communicate With The Unknown,”. Almost a year later the indie-rock artist delivers a dazzling blend of sounds that commemorates and builds on the original track. The remix contains the same ebbs and flows that make the music so enjoyable and complements the name Go By Ocean even more. Go By Ocean’s music not only has texture but feels organic, not only in the sense that it is dynamic and expressive but that is core sound conveys sounds of nature.
I particularly enjoyed hearing the drums swell and then subside as another string instrument seamlessly flowed in. This made for a tranquilizing experience. In fact, upon hearing this song for the first time, I felt it was reminiscent of the critically acclaimed band ‘Lamp’. The simplicity of this instrumental manages to wrap itself around your heart easily and make your day sunnier. This type of music always reminds me of how wonderful it is to live as you are, in a way it embraces the beauty of mundanity but also the beauty of the world.
Moreover, the instrumental remix does an incredible job at conveying and mirroring the contemplative and meditative themes of Can I Communicate With the Unknown and despite this song being a remix it proves just how memorable the album is. The music Go By Ocean makes is truly transcendental and the direction of his artistry is immersed in reflection and deep appreciation of his own work. I am further impressed by this artist’s choice to bring another perspective to his music that adds another layer to it without straying too far away from the original sound.
I am eagerly anticipating to see what he does next.
Written by Nthatile Mavuso