It is cathartic in the very core of the being with the first notes of the song Smile & Wave by Jeremy Ryan. This is no run-of-the-mill rock anthem though; it is in fact a personal manifesto, a manifesto that is sheathed in a great instrumentation and presented with the raw authenticity that is becoming scarce in the current music scene.
The most impressive thing about this Cohutta-hailing artist is that he does not hesitate to be vulnerable and still be so powerful musically. His voice is truly soul-grabbing and it is not heavy-handed and preachy due to the personal experience. It is possible to hear the years of self-doubt and subsequent emancipation in every note, and this song feels like a chat with a friend who has finally discovered the voice.
The evolution of the song that was initially an acoustic piece to its present rock version will say a lot about the development of the artistic process of Jeremy. The lively, energetic instrumentation all done by Jeremy himself but with the exception of drums produces all-immersive soundscapes that are ideal in complementing the inspirational message. The guitars especially are quite effective, hammering home the emotional nature of the song as the rhythm section keeps everything in line and on the move.
The best thing about Smile & Wave is the balance of the thinking moments and the lightheartedness that the song possesses. The recording, which was done at Jeremy’s own AvezaRock Publishing studio, is a brilliant demonstration on how to bring artistic anarchy to order. Each of the layers is an instrument of the main message of the song the ability to escape the enslaving burden of what other people think of you.
It is not just the entertainment kind of music but an empowering music. Jeremy Ryan has created something that is incredibly personal and at the same time universally relatable, and there is no doubt that it has been created through one of our most honest moments of self-reflection. Smile & Wave is a musical and a thematic success.
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