Evol Walks, renowned for their highly electrifying and ground-shocking rock sound, takes a captivating departure from their usual sonic realm with the new version of last year’s single, “Sleeping with a Ghost.” While the original song delivered a loud and intense rock experience, Evol Walks now plunges into the darkness, offering an acoustic rock rendition that transforms the haunting narrative of the original.
In this reimagined version, the rowdy energy and riff-driven intensity take a backseat by choice, revealing that there’s a similarly endless potency in a more restrained approach. “Sleeping with a Ghost,” now crafted with acoustic guitar and the soul-stirring addition of violin, surrounds the enigmatic, strong, and emotional voice of Leah Martin-Brown, the creative force behind Evol Walks. Despite the absence of the original’s raucous elements, this acoustic rendition hits just as hard, if not even more. It becomes a cinematic, outstanding, and elevating reclamation of independence from an abusive relationship, steeped in bitter notes that recall the hopeless nature of the connection.
Leah Martin-Brown’s incredible voice takes center stage in this reimagination, and the choice to include the violin is a poignant nod to inspiration drawn from a beach scene in “Queen of the Damned,” where Lestat plays the violin. The spacious and relatively minimal sound of the acoustic rendition becomes the canvas for a whole world of dark emotions, a result of a shattered state of constantly being a life vest for someone else. While the original version tears you apart almost physically, this reimagination accomplishes the same on a highly intimate and emotional level.
Beyond being a standalone powerful tune, this acoustic rendition of “Sleeping with a Ghost” also serves as a tantalizing taste of an upcoming EP from Evol Walks, promising more depth and exploration into their evolving sonic landscape. As they venture into new territories while maintaining their signature intensity, Evol Walks continues to captivate audiences with their musical prowess and willingness to push boundaries. Keep an ear out for the forthcoming EP, as it’s sure to be a compelling addition to their evolving discography.
