SONG REVIEW 🎵📝 Zean Otey - Missed Christmas



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Zean Otey - Missed Christmas
Holiday
Tennessee, U.S.
Overall Impression: Tennessee-based singer/songwriter Zean Otey delivers a holiday message straight from the heart, on his release of "Missed Christmas". This track features a modern folk-pop sound with country elements, blending nostalgic melodies with an eclectic arrangement highlighted by acoustic guitar alongside retro synths with a compelling beat design. Otey's soulful tenor laments a Christmas without a loved one, conveying a sentimental sadness through seasonal imagery and words of forgiveness. Zean Otey's "Missed Christmas" belongs on every holiday playlist this season, thanks to its emotional themes and incredibly peaceful atmosphere.


Strongest Point(s): Excellent production, great sounding mix. Nice intimate and peaceful indie-folk vibe. Fantastic beat design with nice variations throughout. Simple yet effective melodic content, strikes a nostalgic nerve. Awesome vocal performance and production; incredibly soulful delivery with outstanding range, sits dead center in the mix. The backing vox add a ton of color as well. Lyrics are heart wrenching, and should resonate with anyone who's recently lost a loved one, hopefully offering comfort and consolation during what can be the hardest time of year when it comes to grief. All in all, this is a terrific track that should have broad appeal, thanks to its gentle and inclusive sound, along with its handling of delicate subject matter. Stellar work!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Pop/Rock, Folk, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Holiday, Folk-Pop, Indie Folk

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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 within the next generation of musical explorers.