Song of the Week: ‘Our Day Is Over’

There’s a feeling of sensory overload to much of Jeremy Field’s music.  

He’ll begin a song with an Alex G-esque croon before devolving into a cacophonous mixture of sounds, like on “Life Warmth.” Then he’ll hit you with 30 seconds of solemn organ on the appropriately titled “(organ).” Then he’ll mix the vibe all up with the simultaneously hyperactive and coolly introspective “Fooled Me Once,” before busting into the ironically revelatory – but genuinely cathartic – bombast of “(soaring into the great church).” 

Simply put, this is ADHD in musical form. Just check out the dizzying keyboard parts and cartoon horn breakdown in “John Maus Shirt,” if you need any proof.  

All of Field’s debut album “Soaring Into the Great Church,” is baffling – but in an absolutely fabulous way. At times, the song feels like someone has stumbled into a room with a purposefully mismatched collection of instruments and said “screw it, I’m using ‘em all.” And that kind of inventiveness too often feels in short supply nowadays. 

Jeremy Field, “Our Day Is Over”: There’s an odd serenity to much of “Our Day Is Over.” The song is underpinned by an infectious loop that’s then layered with violin and sirenic synths. It’s a disarming but genuinely intoxicating concoction. Then, for whatever reason, Field hits you with a verse sung to the tune of “Itsy Bitsy Spider.” Fortunately (or unfortunately?), it works.  

Like what you hear? Catch Jeremy Field at Tower Bar on March 17. Do you have a “Song of the Week” suggestion?Shoot us an email and a sentence or two about why you’ve been bumping this song lately. Friendly reminder: all songs should be by local artists.