Ghosts is Mike Berman’s Album Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
Mike Berman’s Ghosts is an album that doesn’t shout—it breathes. It opens gently, like morning light through thin curtains, and unfolds with the ease of a conversation you didn’t know you needed.
Ghosts is Mike Berman’s Album Out Now
The opening track, There Were People Here, carries a softness that immediately hooks you. The flute, delicate and earthy, floats over warm acoustic textures, creating a pastoral atmosphere that feels like stepping into a memory. It’s not about nostalgia—it’s about presence, and the quiet power of stillness.
No Luck at All continues with a sense of ease that hides its compositional complexity. The lyrics feel lived-in, grounded, and honest. There’s a kind of comfort here, as though Berman is writing music as a form of healing, offering each line like a lantern for anyone walking through the fog.
Blanket of Light (Oh Mercy) is one of the standouts. It carries the spirit of old folk songs, echoing the resilience of pioneer voices and the openness of Appalachian hills. You can almost hear the wind through prairie grass as the melody stretches out over a traditional Americana framework. It feels like a song passed down, not written.
I Just Don’t Have What It Takes brings to mind the intimacy and melodic grace of artists like Cat Stevens. It’s a track that doesn’t need to explain itself. The gentle guitar work and vocal delivery carry all the emotional weight required, making it one of the more affecting moments on the record.
Then there’s Wonderland, which shifts the momentum. It’s more driving, with a road trip energy that sparks a quiet thrill. The song conjures the image of open roads and endless skies, tapping into that universal desire to go somewhere—anywhere—just to feel something new.
The album closes with In the Clear Morning, a song that feels like a breath of clean air. It captures the stillness of a quiet morning and the hope that sometimes lingers just behind the horizon. It’s a gentle finish, but not without strength—an appropriate ending to a record built on introspection and emotional clarity.
Ghosts is not flashy, and it doesn’t try to be. Its strength lies in its honesty, its connection to roots, and its ability to calm the noise. In a world that rarely slows down, Mike Berman offers a moment of pause.
Ghosts is Mike Berman’s Album Out Now!
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Rooted in the folk-rock sound of California, Mike paints pictures and tells stories through his songs. Mike’s sound takes its inspiration from the music he grew up with — The Byrds, Jackson Browne, Carole King, and Bakersfield heroes like Merle Haggard.
Based in Los Angeles, United States, singer-songwriter Mike Berman has released his highly anticipated original album, “Ghosts.” With 7 original tracks penned by Berman himself and one co-written with deb Ewing, the album showcases Mike’s soulful vocals and acoustic guitar skills. Supported by a talented lineup including producer Ed Tree on bass and electric guitars, keyboardist Marty Axelrod, drummer Scott Babcock, and featuring the legendary Jaydee Maness on steel guitar, “Ghosts” is a masterful blend of folk and Americana influences.
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