I have to admit, there’s always a subtle thrill when an artist breaks a long silence. Five years is no small pause, especially when it leads to a new track. But for Dominic Parker, the mind behind The Sympathy Of All Things, these years seem to have become fertile ground for something resembling a sonic journal of grief. Mourning Ghosts, released today, carries a name that sounds both somber and quietly intriguing.

That blazing California sun — relentless and honest — has a way of burning off the excess, leaving only what’s real. Maybe that’s why “Mourning Ghosts” feels like such an unfiltered conversation, where the words tangle with the surrounding noise of the arrangement, and Parker’s voice comes through slightly distorted, as if even it is struggling to fully break free.

There’s a raw sincerity here — The Sympathy Of All Things is not merely describing pain or loss; it’s living it. The lyrics speak of a past that clings, but they also leave room for the idea that sometimes, you need to let the ghosts wander the halls of memory to start seeing a glimmer of light again.

The five-year gap between this and the project’s previous work isn’t just a fact — it’s a presence in the song. It feels like Parker took his time deliberately, letting the sound settle and the emotion mature into something sharp and unshakable. Accompanying the track is a music video that leans into minimalism — no flashy visuals, no narrative excess — just a direct, stripped-back expression of grief brought to the forefront.

‘Mourning Ghosts’ sets a tone that hints at more to come from The Sympathy Of All Things. Maybe a full album is on the horizon, built around the complicated art of sitting with sorrow and still managing to find flickers of hope in it. Because sometimes, the most affecting music comes from the most unsettled places — and this track is a compelling reminder of that.

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