Navigating the spaces between dreams and memories, singer/songwriter Jeffers Insley’s “Honey” is both captivating and profound, offering a blend of boundlessness and focus.
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Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Jeffers Insley has made his return after a three-year break with his fourth single, “Honey,” which is a stripped-down and intimate piano ballad that is both impactful and engaging.
Gentle vocals intertwine with a compelling piano line, delving deep into a realm of intimacy that feels otherworldly. Insley allows his expressions to unfold at a leisurely pace, providing space for the track's raw essence to radiate like a dream.
“Honey” – Jeffers Insley
Lost in its dreamlike state, “Honey” is the latest release from the LA-based musician. Insley reveals that this song came to him in a moment of clarity. It appeared almost as if in a dream, with the line “Honey can you make this feeling last” emerging as the central hook.
With rich arrangements featuring piano melodies and string accompaniments alongside Insley’s expressive vocals, the song immerses listeners in his world while exuding a sense of familiarity and a dreamy ambiance. To Insley, writing this song felt like an “excavation” of memories, dreams, and the flow of time.
He states, “More than any other song I’ve written, I believe ‘Honey’ captures something vivid and places you in that room. It feels less like I wrote the song and more like I discovered it, allowing me to appreciate it with a sense of detachment.”
This feeling of channeling is evident in the song's production, where the piano's tones gradually and familiar creep up on you before unfolding all at once. As the track develops, the musical elements build, and the soundscape erupts, revealing itself in a wave of pure emotion.
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“Honey” marks Insley’s return to music since his last project in 2021.
The song is rich, heartfelt, and emotionally resonant, signaling a new era for the artist. As a pianist for over 20 years, this latest single highlights Insley’s talent in utilizing the instrument within his songwriting, weaving together strands of emotion, vulnerability, and purpose.
“Honey” significantly diverges from his earlier works, now revealing Insley’s tender side and musical breadth.
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