The LA State of Mind by Tracygirl has this beautiful aura that oozes out of the speakers. These glittering synths strike you at first, alongside this moving beat that gives you a push in actual motion. The very first bars make it clear that you are presented with something special- it has the hookiness of an instant hit- one that hits you right away and does not leave.
The vocals are very sincere and self-assured, floating easily upon a sharp, contemporary mix that has been made with Great care. It is not overproduced, there is no needless flourishing, there is only a pure, conscious sound design allowing each element to shine. What is really frustrating about them is the way how the dynamics develop and create this beautiful arc that raises you higher as the song moves on.
The whole thing is duly elevated when that anthemic chorus comes in. It is inspirational without being corny, filmic without being pompous. It has a real coziness about it that causes one to want to sing along even the first time you hear it. The lyrics are solid and the tunes seem fresh and strangely familiar in that manner that the best pop music is- you’ve heard them all your life yet have just heard them.
The set is also worth actual applause. There is a place and purpose to everything, and the layers create a richness without ever filling the sonic space. It is the kind of song that can be listened to with ease when you listen attentively and when you merely play it in the background and listen.
This is the kind of vibe that “LA State of Mind” leaves you with even after you are through with it. You end up humming it hours on, or grabbing it to play again since you would want to experience that same feeling it gave you. Tracygirl has done something here that is rightfully memorable, uplifting, well made and heartfelt.