If you’ve ever wondered what the North Yorkshire Moors sound like, then Sheila Rafferty is here with one interpretation.

By Graeme Smith

Her new piece, Soaring On, was recorded among the wild landscapes just north of us. It starts surprisingly mellow, with an easy groove. Then, a sense of darker mystery comes in with the melody.

Percussive textures keep things moving along while severe synths create atmosphere. It keeps building in this way, combining offbeat electronica with almost tribal rhythms, eventually finding a lingering conclusion.

Rafferty hails from down the road in Leeds and has teamed up with her husband Ian to bring Soaring On to life. Ian plays the congas and percussion to accompany Sheila’s synth. The two make quite the team; Soaring On is one of the most distinctive tracks I’ve heard for awhile.

It’s great to find a local artist as inspired by the Yorkshire landscape as I find myself, and there are never enough pieces out there dedicated to the natural beauty at our doorstep. If you’re looking for music that sheds a new light on familiar territory, then you need look no further than Soaring On.

The single is out now, and you can listen to it below.

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