Message To Bears Creates a Therapeutic Soundscape with ‘Open Lungs’

On Open Lungs, Message To Bears – the musical alias of London-born, Bristol-based composer Jerome Alexander – delivers a deeply serene, emotionally charged track that beautifully captures the healing power of breath. This single is a thoughtful, therapeutic exploration of tension and release, offering a moment of peace in the chaos of modern life.

The song begins in a delicate, fragile space, with droning pads and gentle percussion setting the tone. Alexander’s haunting vocals appear, submerged in atmospheric layers, while the sparse arrangement gradually expands, inviting listeners to breathe in sync with its evolving soundscape. The evocative refrain, “My lungs on fire,” serves as a powerful metaphor for the stress and pressures of life, yet the music guides the listener toward calm, grounding them with its spacious, reverb-drenched instrumentation.

Much like the slow, deliberate process of taking a deep breath, Open Lungs unfolds with purposeful restraint, building in emotional depth without overwhelming. The track resonates with a profound sense of expansion, a sonic release that mirrors the song's central theme of finding peace through breath. Fans of artists like Novo Amor, Bon Iver, and Ry X will find themselves enveloped by its cinematic, ambient folk textures.

Message To Bears has long been known for his ability to craft lush, emotive soundscapes that blend elements of folk, post-rock, and ambient electronica. With Open Lungs, he once again proves his mastery in weaving together soothing melodies and introspective lyrics, offering a moment of catharsis that is as therapeutic as it is beautiful.

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