Harry Kappen is back with “The Longing”, a song that sounds like an intimate confession, accompanied by exciting shifts in sound. From the first note, Kappen draws listeners into that age-old war between head and heart, instantly relatable yet deeply personal.
What is evident in “The Longing” is Kappen’s ability to blend introspective lyricism with dramatic musical statements. The song fluctuates in a manner that mirrors the very tension it’s grappling with, the cold, self-logic of an intellectual mind versus the powerful tug of the heart. There is an openness here that does not sound at all cosmic, and you can hear it in every line, chord change, and subtle inflection of the voice.
But for all the push and pull, there’s an ending that feels earned. Kappen’s heart might rule, but reason isn’t far behind, and the track has a complexity of layered emotion that keeps you coming back again and again. It’s not just a song about longing, it’s a journey through introspection and a reminder that emotion and thought don’t have to be at odds but can coexist in harmony.
“The Longing” is an experience, a pause for reflection, a gentle nudge to consider the dance between head and heart that we know so well in our own lives. With this collection, Kappen once again demonstrates that his music isn’t merely here to entertain, it resonates and lingers, leaving a lasting impression long after the final note has been played.