A Better Life creates modules in music that linger timelessly. There is a knack of understanding the dynamics of the notes, the atmosphere and lyrics that go into a song. Phil Daniel with his group of talented musician friends comprise the project A Better Life. Their latest single with Holly Taymar is called The First Light. Just like the rays of the sun, these will warm your heart.Â
You can see and hear the meditative notes that the group uses. It is called easing into the melody, rather than just crashing into it. Like a floating magic carpet, the simple percussion and soft synth background elements shine with the same power. There are electric guitar flourishes that will melt your heart. Holly Taymar sings in vocals that are absolutely perfect for a song like this. They are welcoming, yet narrate the essence of what is being felt. In the middle of the song, there is a surreal moment. This is where the song becomes interesting. The curtain is drawn, the music becomes softer and mellow. Guitars take the warm spotlight, drizzling soft melodies that guide you to a positive, elevated state of being. It really is melody therapy, and brings a lot of energy that you wouldn’t even realise harnessing.
A Better Life is a better class of music, for us all. It showcases how music can make so many waves and textures with simplicity. The underrated 2019 movie Dreamland would be a great film for a soft song like this. You can check out their 2021 album Take a Deep Breath and songs like I’m On Fire are some great tracks to check out. You can listen to their music above and follow them for more like this!
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