Establishing the mood with a cosmic piano riff, brooding bass notes, a sublime saxophone melody and a meditative ad-lib, HJ Soul opens Unbreakable with cinematic allure and a sense of peacefulness.
The opus expands with the vulnerable lyrics, “Unbreakable, that’s what I am, holding me down, oh for so long, tied to my soul, I lost my mind, out of control, that was my life…”. We immediately connect with the raw authenticity that transmutes, leading us to notions of self-realization as HJ Soul shares how this led to his third eye opening.
We appreciate the high emotional and spiritual quotient of the track, as well as the sublime and cohesive tapestry of sound that manifests, intertwining poetically with HJ Soul‘s prose. There is no doubt that Unbreakable would be perfect for a multitude of sync placements, notably a film like Remembering the Self, or a conscious TV show like PLUR1BUS or Nine Perfect Strangers.
The track is spiritually empowering at its core, and this is further brought to life by the choral backing vocals, cemented by the references to connecting with one’s inner power through purpose, synchronicities and connecting with source. It’s about letting go and trusting the universe.
The key changes are epic, and really feel like a euphoric ascension, in line with the lyrics of the song. This leads us to an incredible spoken word monologue which serves as an educational moment about our spiritual potential before an instrumental outro, leaving us fulfilled yet yearning for more.
Speaking on the release, HJ Soul confesses, “It is a song that inspires individuals to make it through the most challenging times taking you through a journey about a story of a warrior with an unbreakable spirit. Even when the task might seem insurmountable it is important to know that you yourself know it can be done.”
The consciously astute British artist adds, “I have always had this heightened sense of faith and spirituality as an individual, and love to connect to this every so often to help guide me through the challenges of life. I have this feeling or sense of intuition that I am helped in ways that could not be understood or explained, although, the acknowledgement of certain synchronicities that appear every so often are almost like a signal to guide me on the path aligned to my soul.”
Needless to say, we are in awe, and deeply appreciate HJ Soul sharing his wisdom and lived universal experience through his artistry. We have added Unbreakable to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we anticipate future releases from HJ Soul.