Claudine Vallee - Your Smart Smart Skin
Folk, Country, French
Montreal, Canada
Overall Impression: Opening with a slow, arpeggiated groove and ethereal vocals, Your Smart Smart Skin by Claudine Vallee instantly places the listener in a new world. Your Smart Smart Skin alternates between a Folksy, gentle chorus and hypnotic, Indie-Pop verses. The difference in feel is remarkable, and is what makes the song such an enjoyable listen. There seems to be boundless creativity at work, manifesting itself into a totally unique sound. Lyrically, the song reads like a love letter to our skin. Whether or not that is the true subject of the lyrics, they are written with a playful quality that allows them to radiate with charm. Overall, Your Smart Smart Skin by Claudine Vallee is a fun, new Indie listen that has much to offer in its mood, musical variety, and playful lyrics.
Strongest Point(s): The lyrics and musical feel definitely make the strongest impression in Your Smart Smart Skin. But Claudine Vallee's singing is the icing on the cake. Her voice soars above the music with an angelic quality that is quickly juxtaposed when she goes into her lower register. The resulting contrast is incredibly unique and a joy to listen to.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Indie, Folk, and Singer-Songwriters are sure to enjoy Claudine Vallee's new gem of a tune Your Smart Smart Skin.
Artist target suggestions: St. Vincent, Tara Spring, Conor Oberst, Elise Lunden, Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, Joni Mitchel, Joan Baez, Bon Iver, Nick Drake, BanzaiWag, Sara Bareilles, Beaver Road, The Muster Point Project, Jewel
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About the Reviewer:
Zachary Larson is a professional touring guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. Getting his start in high school rock bands, he has since toured as a classical chamber musician, onboard luxury cruises, and with the Broadway musicals Finding Neverland and Escape To Margaritaville. His recorded work spans from classical works and pop tunes, to mind-bending experimental music. His arrangements of orchestral music are published through Clear Note Publications. Classically trained, he holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Denver.