TEYNA - Lost in These Times
Pop, Alternative
Germany
Overall Impression: In a world often besieged by chaos and uncertainty, music has a unique ability to serve as a guiding light, offering solace and understanding amidst the tumult. Teyna's alternative acoustic rock track "Lost in These Times", stands as a testament to this sentiment, weaving a narrative of introspection and resilience through its conviction-filled performances and relatable lyrical themes. From the moment the first delicately conveyed arpeggiated guitar elements reverberate, the listener is instantly whisked away to a realm of raw vulnerability and unfiltered emotion, and between the sterling performances and strikingly effective arrangement, listeners are in for a particularly thought-provoking experience.
Strongest Point(s): The vocals, imbued with a profound sense of purpose, resonate with the weight of the human experience. Every word, every inflection, carries with it a sense of urgency and longing as if each lyric were a plea for understanding in a world fraught with confusion and uncertainty. Possessing both excellent dynamic and tonal control, the central lead vocal performance is excellent and provides the necessary emotional depth needed to bring out the subtle nuances embedded within the lyrics. "Lost in These Times" speaks to the universal struggle of grappling with adversity and searching for meaning amidst the chaos of modern life. The lyrics, woven with heartfelt sincerity, paint a vivid portrait of inner turmoil and existential questioning. Lines like "Sometimes I don’t know what is real anymore" and "Too many options, too many reasons" capture the essence of the human condition with striking clarity and resonance. These elements are strengthened even further thanks to the well-crafted arrangement and well-chosen instrumentation. Whilst the acoustic guitar provides the a strong underlying rhythmic and harmonic backbone, the richly textured vocal layering and beautifully incorporated string embellishments help expand the sonic character of the track in a way that proves most absorbing - combine this with the dynamic nature of the drums and the added vigor they infuse into the track and you end up with a well-rounded arrangement that keeps you invested from start to finish.
Target Audience Appeal: "Lost In These Times" is an effective piece of alternative acoustic-rock and I'm sure lovers of the genre will strongly connect with it.
Artist target suggestions: Jewel, Michelle Branch, The Corrs, 4 Non-Blondes, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, Natalie Imbruglia, Mellisa Etheridge, The Cranberries, The Cardigans, R.E.M., Sixpence Non The Richer
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About the Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session guitarist, 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 learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and become proficient in home recording.