‘A Hobo’s Hymn’ is the title of Calamity Jay’s latest single. A beautiful, soft, and introspective composition that’s intricately crafted and lovingly put together by a gifted folk music duo that never failed to amaze us with their range or unmatchable style.
Calamity Jay are an American duo composed of Rahel Rosenwald’s voice and Jean Claude Boyer’s guitars, and their latest single ‘A Hobo’s Hymn’ is an ode to living life freely, trusting in the universe’s plan for each and every one of us. A peaceful and gently colored composition, ‘A Hobo’s Hymn’ readily features Rahel’s classically tinged folk vocals in the forefront of the composition. With vocal melodies that swiftly warp and shift with the song’s shapeshifting arrangement, remaining steadily thought-provoking and soulful, the song’s composition is intricate and rich.
The lush arrangement also owes its stunning luster to beautifully mixed mandolin leads, a roomy and vast drum and bass part, and grandiose vocal harmonies delivered by Boyer, offering a stark contrast to Rosenwald’s ethereal delivery. With a shift that occurs shortly after the song’s halfway point, Calamity Jay transforms a rather traditional folk sound into an otherworldly atmosphere revolving around Rahel wordless, melodic vocalizing, and a dramatic chord sequence that continues to grow in scale and in tempo for a gently climatic close.
‘A Hobo’s Hymn’ is a beautifully written piece of folk music from an exquisite duo with an effortlessly immense songwriting talent. A terrific addition to an already rich catalog.
