March 2, 2022

SONG REVIEW 🎵📝 Conceptpool BVBA Dirk Cassiers- Written in the Stars



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Conceptpool BVBA Dirk Cassiers - Written in the Stars
Soul, Funk, EDM
Schoten, Belgium




Overall Impression: Managing to effortlessly blend elements of soul, jazz, and funk together with striking success, "Written in the Stars" is a wonderful throwback to the classic eras it so perfectly embodies. Written with great flair and genre awareness, this is a tune that is a pleasure to get wrapped up in, and Conceptpool BVBA Dirk Cassiers has done a sterling job of capturing the spirit of each one of the genres it so maturely fuses together to present a sonically rich and fantastically performed piece of inspired songwriting that feels both super stylish in its execution and marvelously accomplished.


Strongest Point(s): Led by incredibly expressive and refined lead vocal performances, this is a track that oozes both sophistication and maturity from start to finish. From the jazzy funk-infused harmony that underlays the track to the highly engaging soul-tinted vocal delivery that elegantly sweeps over it, all elements are working in perfect synergy, resulting in a track that flows exceptionally well and is full of great character. Melodically there is an abundance of varied ideas on offer, and the diversity of the instrumentation is put to great use to help further develop these melodic ideas as well as help present them in various timbral guises, the short staccato string motifs for instance contrast beautifully against the smooth nature of the vocals and help create an interesting dynamic between parts that sometimes complement or oppose one another depending on the desired musical effect that is trying to be achieved, resulting in a strong arrangement that feels both exciting and well rounded.


Target Audience Appeal: There is a great fusion of styles on offer here, elements of jazz, funk, and soul are all on display and I'm sure targeting all these areas will produce good results.


Artist target suggestions: Bill Withers, George Benson, The Brand New Heavies, Curtis Mayfield, Donny Hathaway, Amy Winehouse, Michael Buble, Teddy Pendergrass, Paulo Nutini, Anthony Hamilton, Mayer Hawthorne, The Dynamics

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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.