The kind of song that doesn’t last very long on Tom Minor’s “Bureau Of Change”. The sensation of perpetual motion is one of the many reasons it is fun. Within the span of a couple of minutes, it changes style and mood several times. It’s constantly on the move, and you don’t know what to expect.
The first thing that attracts me to this song is the melody. It goes into your mind right away but subtly and not in a blatant way. it’s not only catchy, though. The humour and cleverness permeate the song, but it is never intrusive or over-ambitious.
Tom Minor does not appear to be at any loss for using a variety of styles within the song without losing the main idea. Indie rock turns into something with a light tropical feel, then towards a tango rhythm before going back to indie rock. It seems as though it’s going to be hard, but there’s no awkwardness. The entire process goes very smoothly.
The track also has a bit of drama to it. It often sounds more like a character narrating a story than someone singing. It’s because of that sense of performance that the song has its own identity. On the surface it is playfully fun and entertaining, but there is definitely a deeper message there. It’s satire in a great song.
The tempo and rhythm are constantly varying from one moment to another. In the wrong hands that can easily become messy or confusing. Here, it is handled well. Changes are not arbitrary, but rather intentional. Every turn contributes to the song and enhances the experience without distracting from it. The song concludes with a smile and a bit of wobble — in a good way. It’s the type of track you want to listen to again, just to pick up on what you might have missed the first time. Tom Minor has made something clever and truly fun, proving that intelligent songwriting and fun can go hand in hand.
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