Nfusion - Fade Away
Jazz, Funky
Kortrijk, Belgium
Overall Impression: Diving into the sonic space with a mysteriously commanding bass and guitar duet, Nfusion's Fade Away bears an ominously foreboding tone that quickly gives way to soothing and sentimental melodic movements - beautifully capturing the underlying emotional tension of the lyrics. Written for a family member suffering from Lewy Body dementia, Fade Away tackles the juxtaposition of a loved one's physical presence but mental departure through complex and evocative Jazz-infused harmonies and simply sweet Pop melodies, coalescing in a deeply moving piece of audio artistry.
Strongest Point(s): Phenomenal playing from start to finish - that bass tone and line feel magnetic and make for a very impressive opening statement, and the guitar and keys maintain wonderfully understated sonic presence. The gradual inclusion of other voices feels fully impactful at 0:33 where the feel changes briefly into the more sentimental, optimistic side of the track and then back into the darker driving tone. Gorgeous lyrics delivered with audible passion - extremely engaging. Excellent solos from 2:00 - 3:14, culminating in a really satisfying sax run and an emotionally salient bridge before the piano wind-down. Sincerely well-conceived composition and masterfully executed. This is wonderful work.
Target Audience Appeal: There are certain timeless qualities to Fade Away that should resonate well with fans of retro-feel Pop and Jazz-infused Pop - with the fullness of artistry within the track drawing a strong narrative line in a fully engaging way. Nfusion's style in Fade Away speaks to a very thoughtful and intentional sort of musicality, highlighted by such meaningful and poignant lyrical content. All together, Nfusion's Fade Away contains a musical sophistication that should intrigue casual and seasoned listeners alike, and a lyrical narrative that stands to speak directly to the life experiences of a significant portion of the population. Gorgeous sounds, thank you for sharing! - Jon W.
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.