Drawing us in with an intricate piano performance with dramatic bass notes and astral keys, My Turning Point opens The Eulogy with intimate prose as he sings, “You and I were bonded by pain, seen each other cry in the rain, wrapped arms around our own fears, wiped away each others’ tears…”
The opus expands with acoustic guitar running through its core, which we learn is also the instrument that the song was written on at 3am when My Turning Point, also known as singer-songwriter Leon Evans, awoke in the middle of the night and immediately crafted the track following a universal download. This is where the authenticity of the song really feels tangible.
The rising Welsh star confesses that the dream was about an old friend, and their bond of trauma and loss. It taps into sentiments of sorrow and remembrance with poetic prowess and an energy that is relatable and melancholic. There is a cinematic allure to the piece, and we could imagine The Eulogy as the soundtrack to a sad Hollywood film.
There is no doubt that fans of James Blunt will be able to connect with the song, and perhaps even fans of Elliott Smith. Speaking on the release, Leon confesses, “This is a perfect encapsulation of the grief of loss. A genuine, sincere expression of a real event that ended a life long friendship.”
The raw emotive nature of the track is showcased by the fact that we can hear Leon’s voice break as he cries on the recording. This type of artistry is something that we need more of in the world – humble and heartfelt with a high emotional quotient that feels transcendental and evocative.
Naturally, we have added The Eulogy to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we immerse ourselves in the song’s lyric video, and continue to stream My Turning Point‘s wider discography on Spotify and Bandcamp, including A Little Love, Memoirs of a Dreamer, and Your Tears are Mine.