Nick Ostrye - On the Walls of the Valley
Rock
Washington, United States
Overall Impression: Full of energy and performed with a towering sense of bombast, "On the Walls of the Valley" is one raucously good time and Nick Ostrye leads the way with a soaring lead vocal performance that encapsulates the unbridled spirit of the genre perfectly. Chunky riffs, blistering lead guitar, and a solid arrangement make "On the Walls of the Valley" a fantastic slice of melodic rock that echoes the genre's classic heydays with great admiration and respect.
Strongest Point(s): Contrast plays an important role in "On the Walls of the Valley" and the way the track ebbs and flows between moments of calmness to higher levels of intensity and energy is excellent and creates a great sense of dynamism to the song that helps keep the listener continually invested from start to finish. The lead vocals are certainly a very strong element of the track, and Nick's vocal style manages to brilliantly blend hints of Queensryche's Geoff Tate with his own unique style, resulting in a highly absorbing vocal performance that sears and soars throughout, whilst also demonstrating excellent versatility.
Target Audience Appeal: This is definitely a tune for classic rock lovers.
Artist target suggestions: Queensrÿche, Bruce Dickinson, Rainbow, Alcatrazz, Great White, Night Ranger, Fates Warning, Savatage, Saxon, Krokus, Rush, Styx, UFO, Camel, Sammy Hagar
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About the Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.