Releasing music after several years away from the limelight, Californian artist Beck’s latest single, ‘Disappearing Act’, is a celestial success. The third release from his fifteenth album, ‘Ride Lonesome’, ‘Disappearing Act’ provides fascinating insight into what can be expected from Beck’s long-awaited upcoming LP, out September 18th.

‘Disappearing Act’ highlights a beautifully arranged acoustic guitar introduction. When paired with the vocal harmonies that grace the song, listeners are transported to a dream-like world. The folk-style track is embellished by orchestral elements that, with the addition of strings in particular, become increasingly ethereal as it comes to a close.

The single’s lyrics reflect an abstract, surreal sentiment: “Skies are looming over you / Night is hiding love from you / And I heard a voice / From another room / Thought maybe it was you”. Charming yet pensive, Beck’s melancholic narrative describes an all-too-familiar feeling of disconnect, listlessness and making attempts to move forward when feeling displaced.

The alternative pop artist, celebrated for his extensive discography that moves fluidly between genres and styles, seamlessly blends complex musical composition with exceptional vocal harmonies in ‘Disappearing Act’. Produced by Beck and mixed by Nigel Godrich, this preview to ‘Ride Lonesome’ is effortlessly intriguing.