Space rock multi-instrumentalist Jose Simonet has released the second installment of his rock opera, “Lost in Space.” Emulating the periodic releases of old-school serial novels, Simonet is revealing his concept album one song at a time. Following the first single, “Home on the Strange,” an instrumental, spaghetti western track, “Lost in Space” takes a turn for the science fiction.
Simonet’s first solo project (besides “Home on the Strange”) after collaborations with local bands Reposado, Moon Darling, Sunflower Sutra, and Brianna Skye, “Lost in Space” features the vocals of Michael Julian (Moon Darling) and Shaina Shepherd (Bearaxe). Evidenced by the title, the single is cosmic. From the dejected, repetitive lyrics to the hazy, psychedelic rock beat, the track encapsulates what it must feel like to float off, aimless and heartbroken, into space.
Tightly self-produced, Simonet’s guitar trills come in over a lush, dreamy drum groove, starting the song off with a Santana-meets-Pink-Floyd vibe. There’s an effortless cohesion between the drums and bass that creates a smoothly atmospheric backdrop to the guitar, synth, and vocal melodies.
Compared to the instrumental first release off the album, the mere presence of vocals in “Lost in Space” — emphasized by distant harmonies, reverb, and faint echoes — heightens the feeling of isolation. The vocals detail vanishing memories, a loss of joy, and an increasing detachment from life on earth. “I’m fading away” repeats throughout the chorus, and the melodies are harrowing, unexpected, and dynamic, passionately jumping into a higher register with a touch of vibrato as the chorus progresses. It’s like floating around in the infinite abyss of an unknown galaxy.
Take a listen below to get lost. You may even find the next sonic chronicle of extra-terrestrial loneliness by Simonet floating out there.
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