Shelley Fordred - Hide and Seek
Pop
London, United Kingdom
Overall Impression: With "Hide and Seek", singer/songwriter Shelley Fordred has created a soft and floaty song that hits all the right notes, at all the right times and it's a song that makes you feel warm and comforted. The song has romantic and sultry undertones and innuendo, and it's about flirtation, longing and lust, and playing a little hard to get. The song goes from a ballad to a contemporary pop-rock song that can be successful on pop-rock and contemporary radio. The tune will appeal to lovers of pop/rock, contemporary and soft pop music.
Strongest Point(s): Vocally, is where Fordred shines, her voice is breathy, silvery, sweet-sounding, and mellifluous. Fordred really uses her voice during the song although it's sweet-sounding and has a soft feminine sound there's a great tone, texture, and vibrato in her voice. The harmonies are beautiful and have great texture and show the range and layers in her voice. An easy to listen to and deeply endearing track, as much as it seems familiar, that's what makes it not only a good track but a comforting one. The song has a bittersweet melody, filled with highs and lows musically that are showcased through the song's instrumental performance, it's with that instrumental performance that you can hear the height of emotions you feel while listening to the song.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of pop, easy listening, R&B, and adult contemporary. For Fans of Dido, Jewel, Lisa Loeb, and Joan Osborne to name a few.
Artist target suggestions: Jewel, Natalie Imbruglia, The Cardigans, Everything But The Girl, Lisa Loeb, Laurie Berkner, Katrina Carlson, Renee Stahl, Poe, Jennifer Paige, Debbie Gibson, Tiffany, Heather Nova, No Doubt, Hailee Steinfeld, Bebe Rexha, Meghan Trainor, Alessia Cara, Britney Spears, Dua Lipa, Dido, and Halsey.
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About the Reviewer:
Kristina Mondo is a freelance writer specializing in music journalism. From working as a columnist at various publications to managing PR and press campaigns for a camp music festival, and touring with various artists Kristina is a music lover appreciating all types of music and what they have to offer from Opera to rap, there is always something to appreciate in every song. Interviews, however, are her passion, because it's not just about what the artist lets you see but what you can draw out of them getting to the heart of who they really are.