The Music and Planet Project

The relationship of lyrics to music in a song can vary widely depending on the intentions of the artist. In some cases, the lyrics match the mood of the music, while in others the lyrical content directly clashes with the style (think brooding lyrics set to a happy melody, for example). To embody lyrical themes of a song in its style of music is not uncommon, but to do it in an artful way, where the pairing of the two flows naturally and almost feels coincidental, is something rarely seen. Tyler Stone pulls off this sense of effortlessness in Walking in the Clouds, a song where the music and lyrics fit together organically and pull the listener into an elevated state from the very first notes.

Walking in the Clouds begins with a catchy chord progression from a delicately strummed acoustic guitar,  immediately putting the listener in an uplifted headspace that reflects the title of the song. Not long after, silken vocals laced with spacious reverb enter the composition, establishing a strong hook. When the chorus comes in, we listeners are already thoroughly mesmerized, and the repeated melody only further immerses us in the sky-like space that Stone has established. Stone plays with different effects throughout the song but never strays far from this dreamy atmosphere that he had built right from the start of the track. When you’re walking in the clouds, why would you want to change anything?

From a genre perspective, Walking in the Clouds fits alongside other indie pop favorites like Borns and Local Natives. The acoustic guitar progression also conjures the indie folk sensibilities of bands like Boy and Bear and Matt Corby. But whether or not these are your typical listening go-tos, Stone will have you floating up high with Walking in the Clouds. Matching dreamy lyrical themes with atmospheric tones, it’s a song that belongs in your next listening rotation. Stream it here and follow Tyler Stone for more updates while you’re at it.