Love is the light that sustains all our paths, and it is important not to forget those who bring light into your life while they are still here. And so, after hearing the single ‘Perpetual Change‘ by Mark “The Ram” O’Donnell, I saw the trace of that light captured in the music. Mark, an independent musician and visual artist from Carlsbad, California, approaches his craft with true seriousness, and in this single, he appears as a mentor, a sage offering his philosophy of life. In the single ‘Perpetual Change,’”‘ a wise idea stands out: life is too short to waste. We cannot control all circumstances, but we have the power to choose where to direct our attention, and it is important to appreciate every moment, to love those who are near, and to remember those who are no longer with us, telling their stories.

The arrangement of the single flows like a calm river, leisurely following its musical course. The rhythm of the guitar and drums creates an atmosphere of contemplation. The musician seems to say, “Don’t rush. Take the time to savor this moment.” The instrumental sections are restrained and peaceful. Mark’s vocals are rich and heartfelt. He instead shares a family story, rich with lived experience and quiet reflection.

His music reflects the maturity of a person who has sensed the profound greatness of those rare connections that are formed between people. Like a weary traveler who has finally stopped along the way to look around, O’Donnell seems to reach a point of understanding where the bitterness of loss and the inevitability of time dissolve into conscious acceptance. The new single ‘Perpetual Change’ by The Ram is available on all digital platforms and includes two additional tracks, an instrumental and a live version, for an even deeper immersion into the sound of this new release.

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