It is something really unique about “Wingman,” because it is able to be both a classic and a modern track. Fiona Amaka has given the love song its due, and there is no cliché and trappings of the genre, the song has emotional and sonic appeal.
The singing is directly arresting. The delivery of the song has a lot of emotion and depth that Fiona delivers in such a way that it comes across as real and not like an act. The soulful tone holds the whole piece in place and takes the listeners into such intimate space where inflections are an issue. What is so remarkable is that she works through the stratified vocal structure- an intelligent partnership with producer David Taro that gives the vocal texture without taking away from the basic simplicity of the song.
The instrumentation is equally admirable. It is an incredibly evocative sound, that jangling, echoey guitar, which brings to mind authentic retro indie but that is sonically current. It is a combination of the sounds of rock, blues, folk, which forms the true musical texture; all the sounds do not sound redundant, but they play an important role in the dynamic character of the song. The arrangement balances admirably between restraint and ambition, which gives space to the melody and still has a compelling forward momentum.
The atmosphere of Wingman is what is really compelling. The song itself is very warm and possesses an unmistakably soulful sound that makes one want to listen to it again. The production is enticing and near intimate to the point that you find yourself wanting to lean in and give in to the emotional range of the song.
The genius of this is seen in the artistic decisions of Fiona, her readiness to make an originally acoustic composition to rock without losing the main nature of it. This is a sophisticated pop-rock artistry that honors the story and the smartness of a listener of the song. Wingman is exactly the kind of song that can be well listened to, be explored over and over. Utterly compelling.
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