Emerging talent Cormac Thompson, a remarkable 11-year-old vocalist, has captivated audiences with his stunning performances at iconic venues like The London Palladium and The Royal Albert Hall — to add to his meteoric rise as a singer, he’s been hard at work putting out songs, gathering millions of streams and dear fans. On his latest single, “The Joker And The Queen”, he presents a soulful, gentle ballad — keep reading for my thoughts!
Punctuated with gentle pianos and clean electric guitars, the soundscape is vast open from the very start of the song. The pianos are poignant and emotive, shining with how the parts are written — and when the vocals announce themselves gently, there’s pure bliss you’d encounter. Cormac’s gentle timbre when he effortlessly slides over and through registers and vocal styles is a thing of beauty to listen to, not once fading throughout the runtime of the track. Add to this the gentle counter-melodies that the electric guitars contribute, and “The Joker And The Queen” is a timeless listen that only ages like wine.
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The production on “The Joker And The Queen” is delightfully minimalistic, with the majority of the magic coming through the arrangement and composition — embodying the “less is more” and making a great example of it when it comes to the ensemble, what’s woven here is pure grace, lightning in a bottle. As the song gently bids adieu, you’re seeking nothing but the repeat button, as you heave a sigh, ready to take in the beauty of this track all over again.
All in all, “The Joker And The Queen”, by Cormac: A class act, through and through. The execution is stellar, the emotions heart-churning, and the future for Cormac, exciting. Take a listen to the track here!
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