When Doves Cry

I only know what I like.  I don’t play a musical instrument.  I don’t know the details that underlie finished sounds on popular songs.  But the first time I heard When Doves Cry, I was astounded by the stripped-down sound of it.

Something different and stark, but penetrating.  Almost a chant.  I was immediately drawn in.

I was to learn later that the song had been recorded without base.

So simple.

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--Mitchell Hegman