There are those days when all you feel like doing is sitting in a grassy field and watching the clouds travel across the sky.

Credit: Diamond Wave Press

They’re the days where you wish you can disappear from your schedule for a while, simply relax, and breathe.  If one could imagine a soundtrack to a rare day like that, it would be something like the self-titled album of David Spaliveri-Kruse’s (a.k.a. DSK’s) project Deep Waters.  This dream-pop, piano driven album provides a perfect opportunity for the listener to pause and reflect, even if grassy fields and sunshine are nowhere to be found.

The product of 2 years of his own hard work, DSK spent many an hour writing and recording the album, and it certainly shows throughout each of the songs.  One can tell each track is lovingly crafted with sincerity reminiscent of Iron & Wine.  The production value is not high by any means, and DSK’s vocals seem a little unsure at times, but it adds to the endearing quality of the album.  DSK asks his audience to sit with him for a while and join him in a reverie where tranquility reigns and memories roam.  My favorite song off of this album is definitely Pine Swayed Stories.  I think it perfectly encapsulates what I believe is this album’s strength: ethereal piano coupled with haunting vocals and lyrics that bring to mind the imagery of nature.  This album remains a solid offering from a solid local artist.

For fans of Lykke Li/Death Cab for Cutie/Glowfriends

The album can be found at Diamond Wave Press’ Store for free, but I highly suggest you buy the album if you want to support this musician’s art.