Lyn Sey - One That Got Away
Country, Pop, Inspirational
Georgia, United States
Overall Impression: "One That Got Away" is the gorgeous new release from Georgia based singer/songwriter, Lyn Sey. This heartbreaking country ballad is highlighted by a lovely melody that's splendidly carried by Sey's stirring vocal performance, and aptly supported by a wonderfully lush pop arrangement that features truly exquisite background vocal harmonies, as well as some interesting static modulation and engaging tonal shifts. Thoughtful lyrics and top notch songwriting make Lyn Sey's "One That Got Away" an easy recommendation for any pop or country enthusiasts who appreciate quality song craft. Music fans should absolutely not let this one get away from them!
Strongest Point(s): Excellent production, nice overall mix. Has a pleasantly relaxed energy to it. Good separation of the instruments, via proper eq and use of stereo space. Vocal sits well in the mix. Background vocals are outstanding, they really make this track shine. The modulations in the arrangement are great, they really spice things up and draw the listener in. Lyrics are solid, couple great lines sprinkled in there. All in all, it's definitely a great track. Fantastic work, from top to bottom!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Singer/Songwriter, Country, Traditional Pop, Country Pop
Artist target suggestions: Martina McBride, Brandi Carlile, KT Tunstall, Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell, Sally Taylor, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Rosanne Cash, Linda Ronstadt, Helen Reddy, Carole King, Bette Midler, Barbara Streisand, Melissa Manchester, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Tammy Wynette
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Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre, from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers.