Skytinual, after 20 years in exile from the music scene with "Changing Light," Dave Bush's latest single has him back in the spotlight as an introspective, sonically expansive single that embodies transformation. Bush, known for years of drumming with Grammy-winning acts, says his musical resurrection hits after exhaustive periods of soul-searching and spiritual enlightenment. With two albums on the way, beginning with Yes Yes Let's Hope in 2024, Skytinual is forging a new direction, combining atmospheric alt-pop with meditative depth.
"Changing Light" is an experience. Set against the backdrop of Bush's zazen meditation practice, "Changing Light" considers life's impermanence, tapping into the sorrow and beauty of change. It came during a 24-hour delay at an airport when Bush found himself thinking about the frailty of life, especially with family members facing illness. In hours, the lyrics emerged, a poetic embrace of life's changing topography.
"Changing Light" is a hypnotic mix of contemporary alt-pop and '80s nostalgia crossed with Skytinual's introspective lyricism and unmistakable emotional hook. The timer of Kevin Scott (Government Mule) on bass unfetters "Changing Light" with a grounding warmth, juxtaposing its sequences of ethereal toning. The chorus "changing light," changing life" is a mantra and reminder: Everything is in flux, and there is meaning in that flux.
In this release, Skytinual brings back his name, not just as a musician or artist but as a person engaged with the inevitable metamorphosis of life. For anyone seeking to navigate change, "Changing Light" is a soundtrack for that journey. Reflecting, embracing, and entering the unknown is a challenge.