Werner Bekker’s Lightwoven is an album grounded in pain and what it means to overcome that feeling, whether it be the quiet corrosion of self-doubt, the sharp sting of rejection, or the heavy ache of loss.
Bekker doesn’t shy away from any of this. Instead, he dives into emotional depths to create a personal body of work that favours emotion over entertainment value.
“Long Fuse” and “I Can Take It” chronicle a journey of introspection, where internal voices of doubt are challenged by affirming lyrical refrains which aren’t just platitudes, but hard-won mantras.
Romantic pain, too, is a recurring theme. “Goodbye Honey” captures the rawness of heartbreak, while “Mood” traces the slow death of a connection.
“Coloured by Thoughts” evokes longing, its quiet desperation reminiscent of The Script’s “Breakeven” or “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved”.
Rooted in folk, Lightwoven is broad and experimental with genre, whilst Bekker’s skill as a writer, producer and multi-instrumentalist creates a textured, intimate soundscape. But it’s not just technical finesse that gives this album its resonance—it’s a sense of healing too.
Feature image courtesy of Danielle Pepler.
