#SRCZ Music Review // Jim Pearson – Right Now Is The Moment That We Are Alive
It’s getting to that time
of year when we stay indoors, huddled up in front of a digital box with hot
drinks. It’s also the time when we start to consider deeper matters of the
soul, propelled perhaps by the ever earlier setting of the sun. This is usually
accompanied by song. The latest single from Wirral based singer-songwriter Jim
Pearson is the rather good Right Now Is The Moment We Are Alive, perfect for such moments.
Running to just over five
minutes and featuring a chorus of collaborators at the end of the sing along
closing minutes the track is a simple affair. The message is simple; right now
you are alive so enjoy it. The world might be falling apart but when it comes
down to it, right now is all we have. It’s a succinct message and it’s
delivered in a restrained manner that gradually builds up into a strong message
imbued song.
Indeed, the song is very
refreshing in its simplicity and for those who are listening closely enough you
may spot the voices of just some of the following towards the end: Jo Bywater,
The Kirk Owls, Ian Heath, Jeff Roberts, Scott Cryer, Caroline England, Henry
Priestman, Phil Chisnall, Russell Cottier and members of The Wallasey Folk and
Acoustic Club.
Now, go do something life
affirming!
(S.Gahan)