Dawning Light by Jacques Bon: A Deep House Dream You Didn’t Know You Needed
Man, oh man, Dawning Light by Jacques Bon is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. It’s not loud or flashy—it doesn’t need to be—but once it sinks its teeth in, good luck shaking it off. Released back in 2017 on Beats In Space Records (shoutout to the UK for blessing us with this gem), it’s an electronic masterpiece wrapped snugly in deep house vibes. Let me tell ya, this thing hits different.
The title track, “Dawning Light,” is where my heart lives now. I don’t even know how to explain it without sounding like a sap, but it feels like waking up at sunrise after staying up all night talking about life with someone special. The beat builds slow, kinda hesitant at first, then BAM—it blooms into this warm wave of synths and basslines that just hug your soul. Every time I hear it, I’m transported somewhere far away from whatever mess my day might be. And honestly? That’s rare these days. Music usually tries too hard to grab attention, but this track? It lets you come to it. Feels real, y’know?
Then there’s “Island.” Oh wow, this one sticks with me for totally different reasons. It’s playful but still has this chill undertone, like sipping coconut water while staring at the ocean. There are moments when the rhythm shifts slightly, almost teasing you, making you lean in closer to catch what’s coming next. It reminds me of those lazy summer afternoons spent doing absolutely nothing important yet feeling completely alive. Like… damn, does Jacques Bon have some kinda secret formula for bottling nostalgia and sunshine? Because if so, I want more.
I could talk about the other tracks—“We Are” and “Aura” both bring their own magic too—but honestly, those two would require another whole essay. They’re subtler, quieter, but they weave perfectly into the fabric of the album. No filler here, just pure vibe.
Here’s the thing about Dawning Light: it doesn’t scream for your attention. Instead, it waits patiently until you’re ready to listen. In a world full of noise, that kind of restraint feels revolutionary. By the end of the album, you realize you’ve been sitting still for way longer than usual, lost in thought, maybe even smiling a little.
And hey, isn’t that wild? An album made mostly of beats and melodies managed to make me feel human again. Guess sometimes we all need a reminder that light dawns even after the darkest nights—and Jacques Bon nailed that feeling better than words ever could. Now excuse me while I hit repeat… again.
