![]() ![]() With the addition of an electric guitar solo on the normal version of When We Were Young it offers a release from the almost daunting, slower tempo orchestral segments. When We Were Young (both acoustic and normal version) is an incredible journey of loss and regret, and Rosenberg delivers his signature, brutally honest lyrics brilliantly. The deluxe edition of the album also features all of the songs that aren’t already acoustic as acoustic versions. Rosenberg’s voice remains the focal point, quietly retelling stories of love and loss whilst gentle backing guitars help convey his emotions and sentiment. Whilst it may lack a definitive track that is to be as successful as the 2012 colossal hit ‘Let It Go’ that made Passenger a household name, there are instead a handful of songs that could easily be considered highlights.ĭespite this, the whole album quintessentially epitomises acoustic music. It is a complex album, with some complicated orchestral arrangements whilst Rosenberg’s signature raspy vocals and skilful song writing skills remain prominent throughout. Whilst it has been criticised for lacking originality and being easily forgettable, it is at heart a solid acoustic album with some shining singles that stand proudly. Tickets can be found here.Mike Rosenberg (better known as Passenger) retreads familiar paths and styles his eighth album Young As The Morning, Old As The Sea. Passenger will continue his Young As The Morning, Old As The Sea Tour around the world. Being part of a varied audience of all ages and nationalities confirmed that Passenger is not only appreciated for his lyrics, but also for his artistic search of a deeper meaning in music. Either way, their first-hand experience definitely enhanced my understanding of Passenger – both the artist and the man.įinally, my personal experience with the show was a very positive and pleasurable one. Perhaps the reason behind this was Mike’s smooth alternation between happy and sad songs. I expected a calm – or sad – ambiance, but was truly surprised by the slight difference between the songs I listened to in their original form and the ones I heard on stage. Passenger had a great band by his side that made the experience intimate and unique. The entire show was very well put together. Instead, every moment had its own artistic culmination, from the joyous performances of Anywhere, 27, and I Hate to the solemn Beautiful Birds and Somebody’s Love lullabies, to the personal spin of his Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone cover. However, the concert was not merely one drawn-out build-up to that particular song. In a self-deprecating joke, he admitted to being well aware of the fact that everybody mainly knew him by the famous love song Let Her Go. Passenger intelligently adapted it to reflect disputed opinions on the recent Brexit and US election events, among others. His witty remarks and sometimes critical comments opened ground for another highlight of the evening: I Hate. ![]() What struck me was the way he instantly engaged with the audience, making the moments in between songs invaluable to the overall performance. ![]() Passenger had us eyes-closed, lost in the moment. At this point, even those who had been quite disheartened by waiting two hours for his arrival – myself included – started singing, cheering, and dancing along. The adventure continued in the lively country tone of Anywhere, a beautiful and unexpectedly happy song about devotion and the power of boundless love. Through his insightful lyrics, Mike manages to not only convey romantic feelings such as love and deception, but also concepts like self-worth and authenticity, issues most of us struggle with at some point in our lives. If there was a true purpose to assign to music, that would be the ability to communicate to both mind and soul. If there is one thing that makes Mike Rosenberg (aka Passenger) special, it is his ability to use music as a means of storytelling. As he beautifully put it while revealing the inspiration behind Traveling Alone, songs are meaningless if you don’t understand the story behind them. His music encompasses a wide range of human experiences, and encourages the audience to relate to the stories behind his lyrics. What is truly remarkable is that Passenger not only produced such a moment – he narrated a two-hour long tale to such an exceptional soundtrack. It is even more infrequent when that moment perfectly captures the various social, political and cultural trends of its day. It is rare that an artist manages to create a moment that transcends his craft. DIANDRA ŞOVĂILESCU TAKES IN PASSENGER’S SHOW AT THE HAMMERSMITH APOLLO. ![]()
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