Self proclaimed “geek pop” artist Jarni Blair has captured the sound of the sun with Higher than the Sky. A skilled instrumentalist and songwriter, Blair’s music is consistently well crafted, and his latest single is no exception to this rule. As a performer he exudes a sense of peace, and genuine excitement for sharing his work with the world.

Higher than the Sky is the summer jam we were all waiting for. Blair’s sound is reminiscent of John Mayer, featuring maestro guitar lines and feel good lyrics. Having said this, he continues to impress with his ability to get creative with his words, dodging overt cliches. One line that I found particularly charming was “she’s got no trouble tying a guide rope around the sunshine for me”. This sentiment captures the promise of a happy relationship.

The production on Higher than the Sky is tasteful, resulting in a full sound with momentum. The addition of half a line through a vocal filter gives the tune personality. From the studio to the retro themed music video, it’s clear to see that Blair had a lot of fun recording this song. 

Higher than the Sky does remarkably well at holding its audience for four and a half minutes in a world with a two minute attention span. It’s a classic summer bop. One listen had me pining after a beer on K Road— and I don’t even drink beer. Keep up with Jarni on Facebook and instagram.