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‘Lost Control’ by Alan Walker featuring Sorana is passionate presentation
of weakness. The sweet and seductive modern vocals are brought with light
piano chords and a pop atmosphere. There is a lovely surprise of the main
tune with gorgeous ethnic influence of Indian strings and rhythmic
percussion. I don’t know who I am. The theme of the lyrics surrounds the
loss of self-love and self-understanding, straying from the path and
needing to find yourself again. What is love without pain?
After arriving in London Town from her native Transylvania 3 years ago,
young, fresh faced, fresh sounding singer-songwriter Sorana, has been
solidly on the grind, recording and learning about the music business with
a drive and a determination to succeed very few have in the modern day.
Transylvania, as some of you will know is a region in Romania, and its main
claim to fame is also being the home to the fictional arch-villain Count
Dracula! Well you’ll be pleased to know the Vampire similarity begins to
end as you listen to Sorana’s latest release called “Lost Control”.
There is a Greek Myth of an Island in the Mediterranean Sea, that was only
inhabited by women called ‘Sirens’. Fearsome creatures who infamously
lured sailors in ships towards land, due to the sound of their angelic voices.
Sirens who eventually caused the hypnotised sailors to a watery grave
after becoming shipwrecked on the rocks directly in front of the island.
Quite a dichotomy wouldn’t you say? but if I could describe the overall
sound of this great modern commercial pop track, I would describe it as
“Siren-Like” – It draws you in…
Technically, it’s an Interesting arrangement. Very pleasing to the ear, where
Piano intervals accompany vocals as the song starts and when the hook
first comes in, the music builds ever so slightly. It’s only when the hook is
finished you have the full dynamic revealing itself with a catchy synth
melody. Very ‘current’ sounding. The synths and the general feel of the
song when it hits is, albeit with a solid kick underneath, like Bollywoodesque
with a gentle reggae twist to it. It’s a very well-rounded track and the
mix is top class too. Whatever the genre, it’s always nice to hear someone
who knows what they’re doing – Well, that’s what happens when you start
singing over Whitney Houston songs from the age of 3…
…You see that’s how it all works. With a bit of luck and a lot of hard work
and practice, one day, you might just make it
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