Establishing the mood with an emotive and dimensional soft rock soundscape with astral guitar tones and textured drums, Damien Musto opens Without You with a timeless energy, before the composition expands into a minimalist clarity for the star to share his message.
Damien sings, “Do you feel that feeling all around, insecurity pulling us down, who do you see, when you look at me, am I a stranger passing by?” with introspective nuance, and a high emotional quotient. The prose feels relatable, something that we have all experienced – and we deeply connect with the authenticity that transmutes.
It is clear that Damien Musto is writing from his soul and the cinematic allure of the song is undeniable – perfect for a Hollywood coming of age movie. The soulfulness of the finale is so poignant, almost bringing us to tears. Fans of early Aerosmith will be able to connect with what Damien Musto is bringing to life.
Speaking on the inception of the release, Damien confesses, “The inspiration behind Without You started during COVID. At the time, the world was shut down and there was a sense of uncertainty, isolation and loneliness that many people experienced, myself included. While I was personally struggling with motivation, I knew I needed to try something new.”
We learn that Without You is produced and engineered with Jimmy Gnecco. It was recorded at Lucky Penny Studios and Echo Wing Studios, featuring guitars by both Musto and Gnecco, with Gnecco also performing bass and drums. The track was mastered by Fred Kevorkian.
Naturally, we have added Without You to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Damien Musto, including his debut single, Open Up Your Heart, and his sophomore single, Cry For Help.