The pure white crystalline snow that blanketed much of the northeast last week has now been transformed into gravel-encrusted banks, frozen-over slush, and flattened sheets of hardened ice. Yes, it's another melancholy Monday. But the outlook's not necessarily so bleak. By week's end, temperatures may reach the sixties, perhaps allowing us to catch the first glimpse of spring.
So the perfect song for the occasion is "Mother of Pearl" by the indie electro-pop duo Silver Swans. Though the song starts out somewhat plaintively, any iciness resulting from the synth-based arrangement is quickly melted away by Ann Yu's lovely hushed vocals. "Mother of Pearl" (not to be confused with Roxy Music's identically named classic) features both unbridled melodicism and dreamy romanticism. It's a tuneful little gem that portends brighter days on the horizon.
Silver Swans — "Mother of Pearl"
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