All Things Light by Cam: An Intimate First Listen
Oops! I’ve been guilty of that classic rookie mistake—starting a page with fire in my belly, only to let it fizzle out. But I’m back, baby, and better than ever. More importantly, I want to take you on a little supercut of some magical, immersive moments I’ve had lately. Starting with this gem, released today:
All Things Light by Cam: An Intimate First Listen
I was lucky enough to be invited to an early listening session for Cam’s gorgeous new album, All Things Light (out today, 18 July via RCA), hosted in the L-Acoustics HYRISS room. As someone newly acquainted with Cam’s music, I had no idea what I was walking into.
Cam introduced the record herself, offering a mindful reflection on the inspiration behind what she described as the album’s ‘title track’—Turns Out That I Am God. She shared her journey growing up without religion, and how meditation and self-study led her toward, well… all things light. Along the way, she was deeply influenced by the teachings of Alan Watts, which helped her arrive at a quietly radical idea: maybe we’re all god, and we’ve simply forgotten.
Turns Out That I Am God is a breathtaking opener—both as a track and as a sonic introduction to the HYRISS space. It begins with just Cam’s voice and a guitar, the simplicity of which highlights how wide and luminous the guitar feels compared to her intimate, almost confessional vocal. When the stacked harmonies and deep bass drop in during the chorus, the impact is physical. A powerful claim, perfectly underlined by the sound design. The setting only heightened this moment—the HYRISS room offering a striking and seamless auditory backdrop. The second verse features a gentle backing vocal whispering “slowly at first,” and that softness alone is a masterclass in spatial mixing. Cam’s arrangements showcase just how dynamic and uncongested immersive audio can be.
Canyon profoundly moved me. Again, the way the arrangement reveals itself over time was tailor-made for spatial audio—evocative and transportive.
What struck me most throughout the session was Cam’s relationship to spirituality. I felt genuinely grateful to be part of such an open, heartfelt Q&A. She introduced each song with thoughtful detail and disarming vulnerability. Her eloquence is evident in her lyrics, but hearing her speak added a new depth—her insights are the product of real introspection. “Kill The Guru!” in particular had a revealing backstory that left me hungry to hear the track it inspired.
Look At The Pretty Girls instantly joined one of my favourite niche genres: the apocalypse song. I love a tune that muses on societal collapse through poetic, musical storytelling—and this one also happens to feature my favourite clarinet solo of the year so far.
L-Acoustics’ HYRISS (Hyperreal Immersive Sound Space) completely floored me. Most immersive rooms I’ve been in are lined with visible speakers—something I’d always accepted as part of the setup, maybe even part of the charm. But the HYRISS room is visually stunning, with seamless audio integration that creates a truly hyperreal environment. You forget to even look for the sound source; your brain simply surrenders.
All Things Light is a luminous reminder of the quiet power we all hold in the midst of a chaotic world. Cam’s choral-inspired vocal layers are otherworldly, and the musicianship—especially the guitar work—makes the entire album feel like a gently transcendent offering.