We recently featured James Fiori (J-Priori) when he invited us to explore his raw and authentic sonic universe with anime super hero inspired track, Power. After this, we had a dig through the rising star’s archive and discovered his track, Oceans, which we wanted to spotlight!

Oceans opens with a stunning synth-strings arrangement, intertwined with astral harps, immediately drawing us into a cosmic universe aligned with the title of the track – the depths of the Oceans. We feel like we are in the opening moments of an epic sea-based adventure film – perhaps a sequel to Aquaman.

The opus is poignant and masterful at the same time. Coming in at a mere one minute and twenty-six seconds, it is surprising how much emotion we feel. The ocean is a mysterious place, less explored than space itself. This intrigue and dimensionality really comes through in the composition.

There is a sense of wonderment as the harp reminds us of ripples and the strings take on a mood of their own, like fish, sharks and whales swimming beneath the surface. James cites influences ranging from Disney films to video games and esteemed composers like John Williams and Thomas Newman, which certainly manifests in his work.

We can see his catalogue being used for massive blockbusters, which is the type of platform that he truly deserves. Oceans is designed to transport us to “a realm of mystery and beauty, evoking imagery of enchanting creatures navigating through the depths of the sea.”

We learn that the track was recorded entirely at home without the use of samples, testament to James’s self-taught talent and dedication to his craft. Naturally, we will continue to explore James Fiori (J-Priori)‘s growing discography and keep our ears peeled for his compositions making waves in the movie universe!

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