FOLLow THE ONE TONIC viA:
Matt Soren’s electro-alt pop project, The One Tonic, takes a profound turn with “Prelude to Sunshine.” A deeply personal track celebrating the imminent arrival of his daughter. Released in December 2023, this instrumental piece is a poignant ode to the impending arrival of his daughter.
Matt Soren on Prelude To Sunshine Preview
The track begins not with drums but with the rhythmic thump of a tiny heart – Soren’s daughter’s, captured during an ultrasound. This intimate pulse pulses through the song, becoming its foundation, its melody, and its emotional core. Layers of shimmering synths and elegant piano chords unfurl like sunlight breaking through clouds, creating an atmosphere of wonder and awe.
Then, a violin joins the dance, its graceful curves mimicking the swells of parental love. The music soars, dips, and swirls, mirroring the rollercoaster of emotions leading up to a child’s birth. Soren’s meticulous arrangement is technically impressive as well as deeply personal. Each note echoes the quiet hopes and unspoken fears of a soon-to-be father.
And then, just as the final notes fade, a new sound pierces through – a tiny cry, raw and primal. It’s the first breath of life, a triumphant punctuation mark on the journey from anticipation to reality. This final touch is real: an unfiltered joy, a sonic representation of a father’s heart bursting with love. The title, “Prelude to Sunshine,” couldn’t be more fitting.
Recorded in his own Salt Lake City basement studio, “Prelude to Sunshine” feels uniquely intimate, a conversation between an artist and his muse, his child. Soren wasn’t playing music; he was pouring his soul onto the canvas, every note an echo of the profound transformation fatherhood brings.
Prelude to Sunshine transcends genre, offering a universal language of love and anticipation. It’s a song for parents, for soon-to-be parents, and for anyone simply searching for a dose of sonic intimacy, “Prelude to Sunshine” offers a journey worth taking.
