Mind Trick - Jamie Cullum < Firefox >
"Mind Trick" is a signature vocal jazz and jazz-pop track by British musician Jamie Cullum , released as the second single from his fourth studio album, Catching Tales (2005). The song is notable as the first major collaboration between Jamie and his brother, Ben Cullum, who co-wrote and played bass on the track. Musical Composition and Style
Blending elements of jazz, pop, and soul, "Mind Trick" features a sensual, grooving rhythm that defined Cullum's mid-2000s sound. Mind Trick - Jamie Cullum
While primarily jazz-pop, it has been categorized under sophisti-pop, acid jazz, and blue-eyed soul. Lyrical Themes "Mind Trick" is a signature vocal jazz and
The chorus describes how "music plays a mind trick," serving as a tool to intoxicate the mind and temporarily wash away the pain of missing someone. Music Video and Media While primarily jazz-pop, it has been categorized under
The lyrics explore themes of regret and emotional distraction through music.
It is characterized by Cullum’s rhythmic piano playing, Ben Cullum’s electric bass, and drums by Ian Thomas.