Elise Lunden - I Will Remember You (Live)
Folk, Singer-songwriter, Pop
Stockholm, Sweden
Overall Impression: Filled with both delicate grace and refinement, "I Will Remember You" is a wonderfully performed and passionately written piece that lyrically captivates and leaves listeners in a calm state of reflection. Elise Lunden has a tremendously soothing yet confident vocal presence that glides beautifully against the lushly arranged piano accompaniment that supports her.
Strongest Point(s): Both the lyrics and vocal performance are nothing short of outstanding, and Elise has done a wonderful job of conveying the contemplative and emotional nature of the lyrics with the utmost delicacy and more importantly, a feeling of humanity. There is a definite sense of intimacy between Elise and the themes that run through the lyrics, resulting in a thoroughly engaging and wholly authentic piece of songwriting that feels both honest and sincere. It's clear to see that Elise is an extremely accomplished vocalist and has a strikingly mature quality to her voice, the tonal and dynamic control she has is remarkable, and the way she adds those delicate and understated vibrato flourishes on the end of her phrases is superb. "I Will Remember You" is a deeply meaningful listening experience that boasts sweeping melodies, engrossing performances, and riveting lyrical themes and I hope to hear more from this talented young artist in the very near future.
Target Audience Appeal: This is a very strong track in the more elegant spectrum of the singer-songwriter genre, and the additional hints of folk broaden its appeal greatly.
Artist target suggestions: Lana Del Ray, Bob Dylan, Aoife O'Donovan, Laura Marling, Joni Mitchell, Gillian Welch, The Secret Sisters, Birdy, Cara Dillon, Adrianne Lenker, Sarah McLachlan
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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.