He may not have one of the strongest voices in the music industry, but he can express love with his latest single release, “Slipping Away” from his 2005 Hotel album (V2 Records).
Moby (born Richard Melville Hall, and great-great-great grandson of “Moby Dick” author Herman Melville) has used song samples for his music (have you listened to his albums?).
Do you know someone who is dealing with cancer? Is anyone in your family sick with AIDS?
The song is about letting go of someone and know that everything will be okay.
“Focus on everything better today/All that I need and I never could say/Hold on people that slipping away/ Hold on to this while it’s slipping away” laments the singer.
Personally speaking, right now I know someone who is going through a difficult time dealing with cancer.
Love and compassion is what she needs right now and I have to keep in mind that she does have family and friends who care about her.
In all honesty, this song is reminiscent of Enya’s “Only Time,” the song commemorating the 9/11 attacks.
Just like “Only Time,” Moby’s song is a healing one.
Moby, who records all his music from his New York apartment, creates music that brings people together.
This song is no exception.
Moby doesn’t get credit for his song writing and it’s about time he does.
If you listen to his other albums (Everything is Wrong, I Like to Score, Ambient, Play, 18, Hotel) the music points to one thing: the heart.
Those who are drawn to electronic music: this song will make you think.
Thank you Moby for you have moved the heart with your words.