Robert Johnson (R&B) - Everything Must Change
R&B, Jazz, Blues
Colorado, United States
Overall Impression: Superbly performed and bursting with a staggering amount of musical maturity in its writing, "Everything Must Change" is a tour de force in melodic sophistication. Robert Johnson's commanding yet tremendously soothing vocal presence is paired brilliantly with the elegant jazz backing that he forefronts and the song's delicate pairing of R&B and smooth jazz elements make for one continually satisfying listening experience that is an absolute joy from beginning to end. Opening with a brilliant reversed musical idea that spares no time in grabbing the listener's attention, "Everything Must Change" quickly declares itself as a piece of music that requires a bit more from its listeners than simply listening. The amount of detail that has been lovingly weaved throughout the track ensures its listeners are continually being presented with fresh yet thematically driven ideas that reward the listener with an abundance of sublime musicality.
Strongest Point(s): Robert Johnson continues to dazzle audiences with his marvelous vocal prowess and is the perfect fit for a track of this nature, the smooth and calming timbral qualities of Robert's voice are complemented further by the superb tonal diversity that the rest of the instrumentation provides. The performances across the board are quite simply exquisite and the level of musicianship on display is of the highest caliber, from the virtuosic qualities of the lead guitar to the harmonically sophisticated chord work provided by the piano and the ultra-cool raspy quality provided by the sax, to name just a few of the brilliant elements that make up the track, every corner of "Everything Must Change" is steeped in a level of musical accomplishment that you can't help but be in utter awe of.
Target Audience Appeal: This is definitely a tune for the Jazz lovers out there.
Artist target suggestions: Gregory Porter, George Duke, Phil Perry, George Benson, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Joe Sample, George Duke, George Howard, Fourplay
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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.