Review: "Thousand Nights" - Aqua Riyaz
- Madison Spies
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
Place yourself among the stars in listening to “Thousand Nights”, the latest single from artist Aqua Riyaz. “Thousand Nights” is a dutiful love song, echoing strong sentiments in its lyrics as well as its dreamy soundscape. Drawing you in from the first piano note played, this single from Riyaz offers a deeper look into who he is as an artist and where a great number of his strengths lie. It’s clear that although “Thousand Nights” is a special, stand-alone piece, it truly works in tandem with the work that Riyaz has released up until this point. Each of his releases reflects his ability to artistically be honest, creative, and bring something fresh to the table with every new release. This single stands out due to its sincerity, embedded emotions, and storytelling - building a world of Riyaz’s own. “Thousand Nights” brings you into this world as if it’s your own, brilliantly displaying a range of emotion felt between two people through musicality, quality songwriting, and a wealth of knowledge on how to be authentic through song.
Riyaz’s authentic characteristics bring his best strong suits forward, showcasing his ability to make complex, varying projects and reflect inspiration - as this song brings strong reminders of emotional pop writers like Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, etc. “Thousand Nights” is an emotionally heavy, yet uplifting, delicate piece of powerhouse pop music. It’s clear from the start that Riyaz has put his all into creating a well-balanced track that places a spotlight on both the intensity and sensitivity of being in love, tilting between the two to produce a beautifully connected song & story. Playing into the emotions held within this love story, Riyaz does a fantastic job of allowing “Thousand Nights” to build upon itself as it goes. While listening to the track, the fluidity of it felt as if I were following a novel. The level of detail, changes in tempo, and use of more classical instruments - such as the violin & piano - adds layers upon an already complex, deep love story that you never want to end. “Thousand Nights” is the kind of song that you want to hold close to your chest, as it unleashes a world of needed emotion for listeners as well as reflects the best creative qualities of experimental pop music making.
Aqua Riyaz is a singer-songwriter from Belgium. Born with a natural gift for singing and music, Riyaz’s musical journey began before he could speak his first word. He would spend his days playing guitar and singing in his bedroom, until his mother decided to share his talent with the world and enroll him in The Voice Kids 2020. After giving a dazzling performance of “Lovely” by Billie Eilish, Riyaz captured the audience’s hearts and became a sensation. His blind audition on The Voice Kids has garnered over 62 million views on YouTube, going viral and propelling him to his music career. Now, Riyaz is bringing his experience & perspective to make his own music. His most recent release pre-dating “Thousand Nights”, titled “Pinocchio”, places his honesty and evolution as an artist up-front and discusses the all-too familiar topic of pretending to be someone you’re not to fit in. Riyaz is only getting started, now focusing on preparing for upcoming live shows and the release of his debut EP!
Written By Madison Spies
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