Discovering new music from artists we’ve never heard from is one of the world’s simplest joys. Today, we get to experience said joy, and it is thanks to one, Eric Sharp. Here at EDMTunes, we’ve previously written about Sharp. Looking back in our archive, we can see that we shared a quality tune from Sharp alongside Tenova in 2016, titled ‘Hallucination‘. Today, we share with you a second quality tune, this time a single from his upcoming EP. The tune in question is that of his latest offering titled ‘Like Water’ featuring vocal work from Doe Paoro. If you’re into melodic, vocal-driven house music, then this is a tune you won’t want to pass up.
Like Water
Eric Sharp’s ‘Like Water’ starts quickly with a smooth bassline, that is paired with a simple 4/4 house beat. From the start, the bassline reminds me of something you’d expect out of a Camelphat track. With them being one of my favorite artists out there, I personally love this. Shortly after this, the tune’s namesake vocals come in, inspired by the quote from legendary martial artist Bruce Lee. These vocals are sung by the lovely voice of vocalist and meditation teacher Doe Paoro.
While the original Bruce Lee quote is a bit different, the tune’s vocals hit the hammer with their shared meaning. ‘Like Water’ aims to have its listener let go—both mentally, and on the dancefloor. After having given the tune a few listens, I would say that this goal was reached. I say this, as I found myself lost in the ethereal soundscapes presented by Sharp. Over the course of ‘Like Water’ Doe delivers nothing short of an angelic verse that guides listeners through the track’s whirling progression.
Those familiar with Eric Sharp’s life values can see just how the new-age aesthetics of ‘Like Water’ meld perfectly with his commitment to sobriety, health, and veganism. It is evident that his Jewish heritage, & appreciation of surrealism, permeate the song with buoyancy, & an acute sense of freedom. You could even pick up a dash of spiritualism in there as well.
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When asked about ‘Like Water’ Eric Sharp had the following to say:
“Throughout my life I’ve sought serenity heavily – serenity is calm within the storm, not absence of a storm. Water has the ability to be still and deep… or adapt to the fast pace of rushing rapids, and everything in between.”
Furthermore, ‘Like Water’ fits smoothly into Sharp’s established sound of emotive, melodic, indie-leaning house music. Secondly, it follows a successful string of releases including “Body On My Body” (Create Music Group), “Monday Blues” (House Music With Love), “Love The Rain” (Kitsune), “Contemporary Arp” (Understated Recordings), and Eric Sharp & Friends EP + Eric Sharp & Friends Remixed(Little Assembly). If you’ve followed Eric Sharp this far, this is another tune to add to your personal library. If you’re just getting familiar with him, the above list of releases is a great place to start.
With a total runtime of three minutes, & twenty-nine seconds, Eric Sharp’s ‘Like Water’ is the perfect amount of time to get you grooving. Having said that, Eric Sharp’s ‘Like Water’ is out now on Create Music Group Inc.. In conclusion,ke Water’ can be streamed below, enjoy!
Eric Sharp – Like Water (feat. Doe Paoro) | STREAM
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ABOUT ERIC SHARP:
Eric Sharp combines a conscientious mindset with unshakable musical passion. As a DJ, Eric has brought his own style of intelligent, sophisticated, somatic house music comfortably to intimate private parties, club nights, and massive festivals alike – most recently being tapped for a residency at LA’s esteemed Sound Nightclub. With his personal productions, Eric has expanded his impact beyond simply a purveyor of taste and into a true creator.In 2013, Sharp signed to Win Music (home of Duke Dumont, Tiga, and more) and released his EP “Sharp Cuts.” Fronted by vocals from Anna Lunoe and others, the release of these songs cemented Eric as a true artist. He has continued to build upon this foundation with remixes for Atlantic Records’ Melanie Martinez, Major Lazer’s Jillionaire, and Grammy winners Jars Of Clay.
2018 saw Eric’s music reach new heights, smashing previous plateaus with the release of his Eric Sharp & Friends EP via Little Assembly. His productions remain widely lauded in press, with Take This Time holding the #1 spot on Hype Machine for 3 days and Too Much also hitting the top 20. In 2019 Eric released Monday Blues via Sweden’s House Music With Love imprint, again topping Hype Machine and amassing over 400k Spotify streams. Now emerging from COVID lockdowns with an arsenal of new work, expect an onslaught of emotive and driving dance music to come from this passionate soul while he continues to move crowds with his infectious energy.