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May Devun Say the Words (digital single) Review by Gary Hill This new single is classy stuff. I'm not a big fan of this kind of pop music, but I find plenty to like about this. That really says a lot. It largely avoids the over-production of the vocals that seems such a big part of modern pop. I think that's a tribute to the strength of the singer as much as it is the restraint of the producer. It's the listener who benefits, though. This review is available in book (paperback and hardcover) in Music Street Journal: 2019 Volume 6. More information and purchase links can be found at: garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-2019.

Track by Track Review

Say the Words Piano begins this in very pretty fashion. There is a sadness to it. Non-lyrical vocals glide over the top along with some sound-effects type things. A percussive element and more join, and the cut works out to a full modern pop styled arrangement for the lyrical vocals. This is a powerful piece that is a lot more organic than a lot of modern pop music. There is a real evocative nature. There are also some hints of jazz in the mix. Still, it has a definite electronic element to it. The vocal performance is powerful with all kinds of layers of vocals really filling the whole thing out. It's just a powerhouse tune. There is a crescendo to a false ending after the two minute mark. The piano takes over again from there, bringing us back into what is essentially a restart of the cut. This time, though, the introduction vibe gets a longer telling. The title vocal comes over the top after a bit, and the cut eventually works to a fade-down to end in style.

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