Colourful by both design and lyric – Robert Sawyer celebrates the joy of admiration, with the metaphorical layers and nostalgic stylings of Sunshine & Rainbows.
From blueberry pies to cherry wine, we’re off to a quirky start, Sunshine & Rainbows presenting a simple and likable ode to the soft-rock and indie tones of eras past. The vocal is quietly mixed, softly doused in reverb, and echoes the kind of set-up initiated by the likes of The Stone Roses. Conceptually though, we’re in a pop-rock and singer-songwriter realm that’s personal but vague enough to be made your own.
Featuring multiple layers of seemingly organic keys, guitars and rhythms, the song presents a long-form verse melody that consistently descends, and wraps that up with a much more concise and minimalist hook – a welcomed resolve with a dash of instrumental solo-play to help fill up the outer edges.
Reflective and appreciative, loving and honest, smooth and non-confronting – there’s an easy-going humility and heart to Sunshine & Rainbows. In a way, it’s everything its title and artwork implies. There are also some deeper connotations though, an inspiring sentiment that seeks to promote a sense of living in the moment; living for today and getting the most out of life.
Robert Sawyer impresses, but with humility and a laid-back love for the little things in life. Sunshine & Rainbows is just one of a multitude of original tracks that can be found over on Spotify, and it’s part of a growing repertoire currently noting almost twenty thousand listeners. Optimistic and upbeat vibes tend to be the driving force, but always with a welcomed edge of modesty and melodic freshness.
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