JILIAAN - Leave Me Be
Berlin-based, classically inspired pop vocalist JILIAAN delivers her very distinct and cinematic sound again with Leave Me Be. This track is a poignant depiction of what's left behind after an abusive relationship. Haunting, sensual, and heartbroken, this song has the classic Bond theme song sound. And this seems to be exactly what the singer is going for in her upcoming EP, including the sound of one of her previous singles, Love Like a Movie. With the strings and the piano, her classical inspiration is very apparent. Anyone who knows me knows that I love a string orchestration, so the strings are definitely my favourite part of this song. It swells and recedes like the waves that crest and fall as a storm approaches. JILIAAN's voice has proven to be pop perfection in every song she puts out. Here, her delivery is as chilling as the production, the harmonies thoughtfully placed. The vocal arrangement and mixing in this track are beautifully done. So full in places and equally sparse in others, that movement hence gives us a dynamic range for what should be a seemingly simple song on paper. The song seems to be masquerading as a stripped-back song because of how clearly the vocals stand out. But in actuality it is masterfully put together to sound effortless. With her signature strings and piano and vocal-focused composition, JILIAAN is creating the perfect niche for herself. I am very excited for her debut EP and can't wait to see where she goes from here.