Norm Brunet captures the feeling of loneliness in his heartfelt-nostalgic Ballad So Long. He so masterfully sings about getting through troubled waters to find what you’ve been looking for is on the other side of the struggle. The Country Rock single give you a neatly packed story with an arch in this number.

The guitar kicks open the door into the world that is this song. Is there such a thing as an upbeat melancholy? If so, So Long does it with a jig that paints a vivid picture for his listeners. The lyrics are simple yet so meticulous in the description department that it just surrounds you with the imagery. This paired with the guitar twang that he bends to perfection and the drum work, makes you feel as though you are experiencing the song in 3D. Norm finishes the song by bringing it full circle and giving us a happy ending. “It’s clear sailing from here on in. I feel so strong” leaving us at a different place from where we started. 

A Film that takes you on a wild journey is 13 Going On 30. The cult classic gave women across the board a reason to come together and celebrate. It was stuck between genre sections, asking if it’s a film for the young ones or the older generation? Considering, it gave us the gift of Mark Ruffalo and pushed him into the mainstream, I’d say it’s a win-win either way. So Long could be a wonderful song as Jenna Rink realises that she needs to believe in herself more than going behind the popular girls!

The top notch production and the crisp mix of the instrumentals feels as clean as nectar to the ears. Norm Brunet does a stellar job at showcasing his gift of music and storytelling abilities to the world.