The Zircon Skyeband has a knack for creating fresh new life into classic tracks. Their latest single, "Mountain of Love”, exemplifies this. Featured on their just-dropped EP Lovers Who Wander, “Mountain of Love” takes Harold Dorman's song and infuses it with an enthusiasm and colorfulness that any admirer of soul and rock 'n' roll will readily identify.
From the get-go, the song envelops listeners with a heady swirl of nostalgia, but it doesn't feel dated. Zircon Skyeband has a way of marrying all the nostalgia with fresh modern sparkle, giving listeners a piece of art that is both vintage-feeling yet totally modern at the same time.
However, with cool, driving bass and a rhythmic swaying sound that feels like jukebox soul from the golden era, the sax is playful and smooth enough to draw the same listeners to an epic, shoe concert in real-life human form. The vocals are irrepressible with artistry and confidence, bringing the pure essence of beautiful 1960s soul singing - raw yet polished, sincere but soft and inviting.
What distinguishes this rendition is the band's ability to breathe freshness into something inherently familiar. It's a song that will resonate with anyone, whether you were raised on old-school discs of vinyl or this is your very first experience with this style. With "Mountain of Love," Zircon Skyeband does more than celebrate the past; they are carrying it into the future and giving their audience a reason to fall in love again.