Echosmith and Summer in February
Today I have music for you by the band Echosmith, and possibly my favorite song by the band. This song is really sweet and romantic and it kind of reminds me of what I want in a man. I love the perspective of this song, as it clearly comes from a sad and even lonely heart.
I think the first thing I paid attention to was the lyrics. There are a lot of songs out there that are girls telling guys what they should and should not do for a woman. But this is the first song that is about appreciation and love. Echosmith's lyrics are beautiful and moving and are more about bringing confidence and love into a relationship. As I mentioned earlier, the lyrics are from the perspective of a broken heart. And when I say this, I mean they come from a heart that didn't get what it needed. And this song is all about expressing what a heart craves and needs to survive. These lyrics mean so much more because of that. We can feel the emotion and reality in the words, which is what makes them even more poignant and powerful. There aren't any commands or mandates, just pleas to treat a girl (or significant other) with love.
I like how this song stresses the idea that a relationship is a two-way street. It is not just about what the girl wants, but it is about the common feelings that the both of them share and the way the two of them feel. It serves as an outside view of a relationship and is a reminder to let the ones we love know that we love them. The lyrics in this song are very well written and they are performed phenomenally well.
The vocals for this song fit the words of the song very well. It almost gives the song an angelic feel to it. I also love how the main vocal line is the female vocal, but the supporting harmony is a male voice. This further emphasizes the idea of the two parts in a relationship working together. The way they harmonize is so beautiful because the male vocals are an octave lower and this adds depth to the song in a way that is absolutely enchanting. The female vocals are lush and full of passion but are also filled with softness and vulnerability. There is a gentleness in her voice which gains strength as the words become more confident longing. Sydney Sierota's voice is just so incredibly perfect for the lyrics and instrumentation. There is an arduous energy to her voice as if she is emotionally tired of not having what her heart needed. There is a melancholy beauty to that in itself.
The musicality of the song is also gentle yet impassioned. There are multiple parts to this song that are woven together to make this a song that stands out like a light against the dark. The song opens up with drums and a guitar melody. Interestingly enough, the drums play more of an important role for the soundscape. The rhythmic melody played by the drums prevails throughout most of the song, and other methods like tapping the rim help create a full sound. The keyboard and bass provide a nice supporting layer for the song but don't really take much of role in the foreground of the soundscape. There are some amazingly wonderful guitar riffs, especially in the chorus. And speaking of the chorus, I absolutely love the way the melody seems to switch keys for a bit. Echosmith is able to add a bit of urgency and emphasis on the idea that time is running out. The key change highlights that there may not be enough time to say everything there is to say if you wait. And that key change also helps give the song more of an ethereal feel. It feels like I can feel every strain of emotion which the song is trying to get at. The atmosphere of the song has this urgency to it at times, and at other, reflects the gentleness and kindness reflected in the lyrics. Echosmith is a siblings band which seems to be a bit underrated. But their music is brilliant and beautiful, and I hope they continue to make music like this track.
Today's instrumental track comes from the film Summer in February. I will say, it was kind of difficult to find a good film accompaniment for the first song. But something about this score seemed to fit really nicely. There is a softness to the piece which has a romantic element to it, of course. But something I loved about it was that between the piano and orchestra, the song seems to swell and grow soft again. The piece beautifully grows in sound and delicately becomes smaller in sound. And while there is less of a melancholy to this piece, I liked the way the chorus seems to be a larger and more powerful sound in comparison to the rest. The composer, Benjamin Wallfisch is no stranger to composing moving and gorgeous scores and this fits in just perfectly. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!
I think the first thing I paid attention to was the lyrics. There are a lot of songs out there that are girls telling guys what they should and should not do for a woman. But this is the first song that is about appreciation and love. Echosmith's lyrics are beautiful and moving and are more about bringing confidence and love into a relationship. As I mentioned earlier, the lyrics are from the perspective of a broken heart. And when I say this, I mean they come from a heart that didn't get what it needed. And this song is all about expressing what a heart craves and needs to survive. These lyrics mean so much more because of that. We can feel the emotion and reality in the words, which is what makes them even more poignant and powerful. There aren't any commands or mandates, just pleas to treat a girl (or significant other) with love.
I like how this song stresses the idea that a relationship is a two-way street. It is not just about what the girl wants, but it is about the common feelings that the both of them share and the way the two of them feel. It serves as an outside view of a relationship and is a reminder to let the ones we love know that we love them. The lyrics in this song are very well written and they are performed phenomenally well.
The vocals for this song fit the words of the song very well. It almost gives the song an angelic feel to it. I also love how the main vocal line is the female vocal, but the supporting harmony is a male voice. This further emphasizes the idea of the two parts in a relationship working together. The way they harmonize is so beautiful because the male vocals are an octave lower and this adds depth to the song in a way that is absolutely enchanting. The female vocals are lush and full of passion but are also filled with softness and vulnerability. There is a gentleness in her voice which gains strength as the words become more confident longing. Sydney Sierota's voice is just so incredibly perfect for the lyrics and instrumentation. There is an arduous energy to her voice as if she is emotionally tired of not having what her heart needed. There is a melancholy beauty to that in itself.
The musicality of the song is also gentle yet impassioned. There are multiple parts to this song that are woven together to make this a song that stands out like a light against the dark. The song opens up with drums and a guitar melody. Interestingly enough, the drums play more of an important role for the soundscape. The rhythmic melody played by the drums prevails throughout most of the song, and other methods like tapping the rim help create a full sound. The keyboard and bass provide a nice supporting layer for the song but don't really take much of role in the foreground of the soundscape. There are some amazingly wonderful guitar riffs, especially in the chorus. And speaking of the chorus, I absolutely love the way the melody seems to switch keys for a bit. Echosmith is able to add a bit of urgency and emphasis on the idea that time is running out. The key change highlights that there may not be enough time to say everything there is to say if you wait. And that key change also helps give the song more of an ethereal feel. It feels like I can feel every strain of emotion which the song is trying to get at. The atmosphere of the song has this urgency to it at times, and at other, reflects the gentleness and kindness reflected in the lyrics. Echosmith is a siblings band which seems to be a bit underrated. But their music is brilliant and beautiful, and I hope they continue to make music like this track.
Today's instrumental track comes from the film Summer in February. I will say, it was kind of difficult to find a good film accompaniment for the first song. But something about this score seemed to fit really nicely. There is a softness to the piece which has a romantic element to it, of course. But something I loved about it was that between the piano and orchestra, the song seems to swell and grow soft again. The piece beautifully grows in sound and delicately becomes smaller in sound. And while there is less of a melancholy to this piece, I liked the way the chorus seems to be a larger and more powerful sound in comparison to the rest. The composer, Benjamin Wallfisch is no stranger to composing moving and gorgeous scores and this fits in just perfectly. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!
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