Gordon Michaels - Back in the Day
Pop, Rock, Singer Songwriter, Recording Artist
Maryland, United States
Overall Impression: "Back In The Day" is the latest release from singer/songwriter and composer Gordon Michaels, the song can be described as a musical circus mimicking many of the sounds, you would hear at one. The tune is a lively and rousing tribute and homage to music in the 20's an era that too many today has been long forgotten. With this latest single, Michaels has seemed to revitalize and brought recognition back to both that era and the genre of music it created. The tune is catchy, and fun and has a great hook, that will hook the listener from the first notes, it's intriguing and entertaining. This is a song, lovers of music of the '20s and vaudeville era, big band music, soundtracks, and Broadway.
Strongest Point(s): The melody is the foundation of this track and what really hooks you from the start, making the listener want to hear more. It's a happy, lively melody that conjures up images of the circus, and vaudeville sideshows music in a jamboree. The song has a Beatlesque sound and quality to it. There is a great mixture of pop, jazz, and big band that comes together using instruments the piano, drums, and percussion elements for that big band, 20's sound. The song, which is largely piano-based music includes a jaunty rhythm, syncopation, and sophisticated chord progressions and key changes. It's a melody and song that makes it a perfect feature for Broadway, commercial tv, and movies.
Target Audience Appeal: For fans of pop, big band, 20's music, soundtracks, and musicals.
Artist target suggestions: Elvis Costello, Neil Diamond, Pink Martini, Robin Thicke, Jackson Johnson, Jason Mraz, Andy Grammer, KT Tunstall, The Script, Coldplay, Camila Cabello, Ben Taylor, The Everly Brothers, The Proclaimers, The White Stripes, The Beach Boys, Rufus Wainwright, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Queen, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Tangerine Dream.
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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.