“Shan.x “ has released a self-produced new single entitled “Me”, and it’s every bit as comforting and enjoyable as the title implies.
First and foremost, the song is well written, and beautifully performed. At all times there is something blissful to clutch on to; the leading vocal has a softness to it, almost like a melodic whisper on occasion, and the music featured throughout showcases some beautifully atmospheric riffs. The song’s melody is simplistic in nature, which works well within the homely embrace of the song – the hook leaves its mark early on and stays with you for a fair while afterwards.
What’s interesting about the song is that for the most part it feels like a gentle, R&B track – the sort that you could listen to alone, at home, through headphones, staring out of the window and forgetting about the world for a while. However, there’s a striking level of energy to the track that confidently brings it into some other realm. The rhythm is upbeat, uplifting, always appropriately light sounding but increasingly energetic, adding to the overall effect of the song this notable feeling of the outdoors, of summertime, of running through the fields to get back to the place you call home. Alongside of the beat, the instrumentation and the vocal parts increase in intensity too, so as the song progresses it becomes something much more than a simple track, it in fact becomes more and more unique, and it’s extremely memorable to listen to.
The first few seconds of music set the mood superbly, the scene is laid out, and what follows is a blissful journey through what could at times pass for your very own thoughts. It’s everything great music should be; effective, distracting, intriguing, addictive. The wave of sound is further emphasized somehow by the rhythm of the piece, another unusual creative touch to remind listeners of the skill and artistry of all that is World Of Shan.x
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Musically the track combines an addictive riff and a lightly energetic soundscape in among a laid back. The track smashes it, the creative play within the production and the structure is mildly theatrical, always appealing, easy to listen to and offers the consistent good vibes needed to make music matter. Furthermore, the vocals running out alongside all of this add a sincere element of depth, of truth; the song has power.
There are more than a few truth bombs throughout the lyricism. With the music being so light in nature and so joyful sounding, the words somehow strike even harder.
