Neil McGettigan and The Eleventh Hour - Emilia Clarke
Rock, Power Pop
Pennsylvania, United States
Overall Impression: With its quirky lyrical edge and spirited performances, Neil McGettigan and The Eleventh Hour's "Emilia Clarke" is a truly charming track that is both high on energy and big on heart, giving listeners a rousing piece of songwriting that blends oodles of catchy hooks with a staggering level of accomplished musicianship, ensuring listeners are given both a wholesome and rewarding listening experience that will undoubtedly keep them coming back for more. There's something particularly whimsical and innocently natured about "Emilia Clarke" that I'm sure will capture the hearts of many, it's abundant in personality and because the writing is so inspired, this is a track that will appeal to a broad range of listeners and I'll be honest and say that I can certainly see myself having this on repeat for some time to come!
Strongest Point(s): It's crystal clear from the very few opening bars of "Emilia Clarke" that Neil and his musical crew gel with one another extremely well, there's a definite sense of energy and fun to the performances that really help strengthen the track's delightful sense of character. From the highly expressive and melodically intriguing slide guitar to the thoroughly pleasant vocal performances and the rousing rhythm section to the continuously exciting arrangement, "Emilia Clarke" presents listeners with plenty of engaging ideas to keep them thoroughly entertained and transfixed by the music throughout. Speaking of the arrangement, there are some fantastic twists and turns here and there, take the well-handled key change from the tracks main predominant key of A Major to A Dorian at 2:08 for instance, this is executed in such a graceful way that the song is able to retain its overall character whilst still managing to subtly change colour with regards to tonality. Another interesting spark of unexpectedness in the arrangement comes in the outro where the song adopts a more ambient and texturally expansive persona, once again effectively morphing the track into a fascinating new iteration of itself.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of power-pop and alternative styles will undoubtedly find "Emilia Clarke" to be a solid listening experience.
Artist target suggestions: Counting Crows, R.E.M. Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Fastball, Hootie & The Blowfish, Semisonic, Sister Hazel, Soul Asylum, Matchbox Twenty, Blues Traveler, Stroke 9
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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.