Ball of Wax 44 Songs: Joelle Berry – Moon Beam

Joelle Berry’s “Moon Beam” glistens lyrically as well as musically. There is a cathedralesque reverb which lends itself to the tight harmonies and cadences that grace this song. The song is pretty in and of itself and very pleasant to listen to, though it’s fun listening to hear where the various vocal lines are going next and what chords will miraculously appear and open up. From the beginning, “Moon beam bend down low,” starts the song off with a most poetic gesture. Those five words are wonderfully suggestive and pretty in their own succession. The heavy hitting doesn’t let up throughout the song, and the grace of the delivery keeps up. And then there is that beautiful space of ringing overtones and reverb that follow a well stroked chord when “heavens above” is sounded. The song fades easily with the soothing low tones of the singer’s vocals “talking in the world tonight.” Joelle Berry’s “Moon Beam” is a heartwarming meditation.