It's always magical when a band takes a song that has been written into the fabric of music history and has it feel both familiar and brand new. Zircon Skyeband accomplishes that with their sparkling cover version of "I'm Into Something Good," which appears on their recently released 5-song EP "Tell Yo' Mama Not to Worry."
First written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin and popularised by Herman's Hermits in 1964, the song soars again here with Zircon Skyeband. Listeners are thrust into a colorful universe, mischievous trumpet lines toll alongside buoyant guitar riffs, and the vocals radiate with heat that sounds like an open invitation to crack a smile. The band's elementary instinct to tread the line between memories and freshness is in fine display, shaping a listening experience that is every bit as endearing as it is inspiring.
What makes this even more special, however, is that it manages to tap into the joy at the core of the song while still leaving room for Zircon Skyband's own stamp. Their ethereal energy doesn't just blanket it, this is no mere seasonal melatonin, slathered onto an already sedated songhouse of the season. They expand upon it, creating an atmosphere that feels celebratory and vibrant. The trumpet, in particular, makes a luminous statement, standing out among the vocals and evoking echoes of a golden-age groove, yet settling quite tidily here now.
Longtime fans of the band, or those meeting them for the first time, will find "I'm Into Something Good" an irresistible entryway into their world. It's the type of song that won't let up unless it's being blasted out loud, danced to, and shown off as partial evidence that Zircon Skyeband isn't just tripping through timeless music, but playing with it as well, armed with charisma and love.
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