If you're into acoustic music and/or pop music, then I invite you to check out the new single by Sarah Belle called "Quarter-Life Crisis". Listen to the song here: https://open.spotify.com/track/4tgclOyhEx1rubRVaUUMxF?si=28350c7e48c0476b
The song starts off with an acoustic guitar melody and the first thing I notice is that it sounds to me like a Spanish guitar, meaning nylon strings may have been used, which gives it an almost classical tone. This reminds me of one of my favourite artists, José González, so that’s a big plus right away. There are also some interesting synth sounds happening in the background. But as soon as the vocals start and she starts to sing ‘My mother cried when she saw my tattoo’, all the attention goes to the vocals and the lyrics. I’m happy to say that there is a handwritten lyric video available on YouTube and I’d encourage you to take a look:
The video flows perfectly with the audio and this is truly a great work of art. This is one of those artists that could make millions doing NFT’s with videos and music this beautiful. What I really love about this first verse is when Belle sings the line ‘ever since Thanksgiving hasn’t been the same’, she goes lower when she sings the word ‘same’ and really emphasises her sadness about that fact. I think a lot of artists would have sung that word on a higher note, just to show off. I really appreciate how she didn’t do that. It shows a confidence that I admire and that I really want to see more of in today’s music industry.
The chorus starts at around 1 minute into the song and by this stage I’m blown away by how good this song is! While the first verse was very personal, I’d say the chorus is more relatable for a wider audience, even though it still happens to be personal. So far, this song is a perfect balance of personal experiences and mainstream appeal. This song could become an anthem for people who have a quarter-life crisis, which is a large amount of people, so there are lots of potential listeners for this.
The second verse gets interesting as she starts to sing a little faster. At the beginning of the verse I’d almost say she is rapping. I love the line ‘I love my parents but cancel flights home’. This song is not only perfect for people who have a quarter-life crisis, but also for parents who can’t let go. The chorus starts for the second time at about 2:15 and this time there is a synth melody in the background that elevates the entire song and makes it sound even better, in my opinion. The chorus is also extended and I adore the line ‘In this world full of make-believe, daily halloween’. This is a great summary of what life is like in America that I’ve never heard like this before.
The last part of the song suddenly reminds me of One Republic, I’m not sure why, but it sure sounds very powerful. The song ends with the line ‘Welcome to the mind of a 20 something’ and that is the perfect ending for this song. It really takes the listener on a journey. The real test to see if I’m into a song or not is to see if it gives me goosebumps, and this song definitely does give me goosebumps. I think many people all over the world will feel the same way.
This track is not only written and performed really well, it is also mixed and mastered to perfection. The guitar sounds super-smooth, the keyboard/synth melodies fit in perfectly and the drums give this song even more heart. The reverb effect on the vocals gives it a grand vibe, the tone of Belle’s voice is super easy to listen to and it all works very well together. On top of that, the video makes it easy to really understand the lyrics and sing along. For all those reasons, I can only recommend you check out the song ‘Quarter-Life Crisis’ by Sarah Belle! Here are the official links:
Instagram☞https://www.instagram.com/sarahbelleofficial/
Youtube☞https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4Qfz7ytXHJoY9pBE1SIzQ/videos
Twitter☞https://twitter.com/realsarahbelle
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