There are some songs that stay with you for a long time. This is one of those. Paul Louis Villani has come out with something so moving, something that penetrates and sticks with you after the song is over.
The first thing that catches the ear is the vocals. The verses are delivered low and quiet, like a private conversation, like someone talking to themselves at 2am. The chorus then changes the situation. It’s a real tension in his voice, a hard edge that surprises you. I believe contrast is a great style. Music gradually and purposefully develops. The heavy beats, rough guitar bursts and the slow build-up all flow in harmony. Nothing feels unnecessary. At the peak of the song, you are totally engrossed in it, and that’s not going to happen easily.
This is a song that is personal, but not self-serving. Villani is definitely on a journey of some sort. He explores issues of identity, belonging and if the place they came from is still home. Many people have those feelings in their hearts. He puts them into music and somehow they become easier to understand. The production is just right for the mood. There is no over-refined or over-polished. The track is raw and unsettled, matches exactly what the song is about. This isn’t the music you play in the background. It’s calling out for your attention, and I feel like it deserves it. Paul Louis Villani has made something that sticks with you, a song that reminds you of the importance of music in the first place.
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