Brilliant writing that intrigues and follows its own expressive, long-form melodic pathways – Amy Blanding pairs a jazz-folk arrangement with enchanting storytelling and performative nuance, for the gentle, graceful, and impactful Flooding and the Foam.
Presenting a story of ‘heartbreak and frustration’, this song is loaded with indie-punk-style scenes and images that reflect on a genuine situation with inner-city living. The music itself is playful and expressive, almost theatrical but not, more genuine and evocative. And the set-up gathers clear momentum and passion as things roll along.
Meanwhile the lyrics keep catching you off guard – sudden shock-factor words thrown in by such a modest, almost spoken vocal style from Amy Blanding, and it recaptures any wandering minds quite consistently.
Really well-crafted, a unique arrangement and song, built around a sense of purpose and story, rather than simply designed to celebrate the talent of the artist. That approach is rare, and refreshing, and makes you all the more interested in the music of Amy Blanding.
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