David Paul Shaw - Love Is The Way
Rock, Blues
California, U.S.
Overall Impression: "Love Is the Way" is an exciting new release from California-based recording artist David Paul Shaw. This track features a sleek contemporary pop/rock sound that blends syncopated calypso-style rhythms with grooving bass lines, pulsating synths and chiming guitars. Shaw delivers sparse lyrics that utilize the title as a sort of a mantra, supported by layered and filtered backing vocals that give this song a very modern edge. Highlighted by an exhilarating extended guitar solo that builds to a thrilling crescendo, David Paul Shaw's "Love Is the Way" will appeal to a wide range of audiences thanks to its infectious energy and universal message. Look for it now, available as a single on all major music platforms.
Strongest Point(s): Outstanding production, excellent mix. Good tonal balance and clarity. Nice variations in the arrangement, compelling chord progression. Incredible groove, rhythmically exciting. Great use of filters throughout, especially the vocal synth/autotune on the backing vox. Gated synth sounds fantastic. Fantastic guitar tones. Amazing basslines and tone, love the way it sounds slapped and popped in the breakdown. Brilliant solo out of that section, super intense buildup. Vocals sound great all around; terrific hook with a simple positive message, and the backing vox add so much wonderful color and texture. All in all, this is a tremendous track that should have broad, lasting appeal. Stellar work on this one!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Pop/Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Dance-Pop, Chillwave, Alternative/Indie Rock, Global Fusion
Artist target suggestions: Peter Gabriel, Dire Straits, David Byrne, Adrian Belew, Robin Trower, Jeff Beck, Robert Fripp, Brian Eno, Foster the People, Washed Out, MGMT, Toro Y Moi, Small Black, Neon Indian
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About the Reviewer:
Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers.