Brooks John Martin discovers the Healing Language of Silence on recent release "Ocean Breathes Salty"

Brooks John Martin approaches Modest Mouse's "Ocean Breathes Salty" with a rare sensitivity, turning the original into a slow-burning meditation. The track reflects on mortality, remembrance, and the fragile process of dealing with loss, reminiscent of the solemn beauty of an ash-spreading ceremony by the ocean. Martin leaves room for the arrangement, discovering tenderness in its restraint. It's a meditative read that rewards the patient listener.