Brooklyn’s own Isaiah Singer is a singer/songwriter/guitarist whose style can be categorized as indie rock with his own distinctive, vintage style that calls to mind some of the 70s and 80s snappiest and funkiest rock bands. On ‘Plenty Of Time’, Isaiah sings about suffering from a broken system of faith, a concept he came to contemplate during the frustration of the Covid lockdowns, and along with it many observations against American culture. Now, ‘Plenty Of Time’ is not a political song, even if it makes a couple of snarky remarks against certain people who do certain things, at its core, the song is a song that calls for everyone to be there for each other to try to make out an existence a lighter experience. And he does this in the rockiest of possible ways. 

The song is a symphony of overdriven, delicious-sounding guitars playing pure rock and roll riffing, a noteworthy solo, a rock hard groove, and Isaiah’s own memorable vocal delivery, all seemingly held together by a production job that’s as sweet as it can get, and an iconic slide guitar lick that sounds like it descended right from heaven.

‘Plenty Of Time’ is such a rocking tune with a sweet message underneath the sneers that would surely get some people offended. Give it a couple of listens and think about the words deeply and I assure you that whatever offended you will dissipate and you’ll find yourself stuck there with an awesome piece of rock.

They sometimes describe a musical piece as sounding like heaven yet hurting like hell. Well, Isaiah Singer, the Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter, structured his song “The Numbers on the Wall” around ethereal orbits of the finest rock swaying delicate elements, but it has a resonating effect that doesn’t hurt but rather is like glass shuttering, taking one’s mind off what’s beyond it.

“The Numbers on the Wall” appears in the experimental dance film “The Night Garden,” a Global Performance Studio Film in collaboration with Third Rail Projects, which makes sense because the overall vintage vibe offers the feel of a film’s score that evolves into a major hit.

The song begins with a bright intro, followed by emotive rains of rich musicality and a melodic, liberating vocal performance. The instruments are singing on their own, as the guitar riffs are a flawless work of art, and the zealous drumming is refreshing. Meanwhile, it’s hard not to be moved by Isaiah Singer’s soulful vocals, whatever the lyrical content is. The harmonization between his intoxicating, warm voice and heartfelt, spectacular composition makes one sway from the outside and the inside.

“Just be grateful for what you’re given; don’t try to reach for something more.” He sings, and one can’t help but gracefully embrace that.  Each element’s tendency to blend well with the others is a sonic lesson in how to use what you have to create a legendary symphony with your life. Layer after layer in this soothing arrangement gradually creates a reality paradox in which you want to spend the rest of your life. 

A voice that reassures your troubled soul, game-changing lyrics that you need to hear, a psychedelic melody, and tasteful production that turns you into a craving addict are all waiting for you once you press the play button and take a closer look at each number on the wall. Also, to taste a different dose, you can listen to the B-side rocker “In Case This Time.”

Musically, ‘A Prayer For the Living’ is one of those easy-listening tracks, led by a tight guitar line with slow-burning beats. The melody will stick out easily in your head, and start to sing along and feel its vibes. Isaiah’s musical input is very impressive and professional indeed. The music is like a great mix of nowadays alternative input merging with 90’s influences. Impressive indeed! You can find his well-made experience through his music. I believe that he applied the term ‘short and sweet’ perfectly in just a two-minute track. What I feel that it’s very powerful here is the message behind the song, and I love how he tries to use the music in a direction to get back to faith and the roots that we all raised on. Which is very hard to find nowadays in our digital modern world. 

According to his press kit, he will be releasing new music next year which is talking about the salvation from the devil’s nowadays music. Well, check out the song below and let me know what you think in the comments below.