Fiona Amaka - Wingman
Think of this: It is late in the afternoon. You and your best friend are out on a coastal highway. The golden hour light is reflecting off your skin. Your hands on the steering wheel look bright and white as the light reflects. Your friend on the passenger seat pulls down the window and your hair starts wiring in all directions. You increase the volume of the tape as the song plays: Wingman by Fiona Amaka. The piece is a mid-tempo indie rock, folk rock love song. It blends elements of folk music like acoustic guitar, vocals, with indie rock sensibilities which include the electric guitar textures, the hook and the polished production. The song works with themes of love, appreciation, and partnership. “You are my wingman… you’re the special one,” the lyrics read. The song opens with a guitar intro. The listeners are immediately pulled in with an instant hook which sounds very organic. It speaks of authenticity and aligns withFiona Amaka style. For listeners, the instrumentation supports the emotional content rather than overshadowing it. Lyrics like “Oooh oh you are my wingman. You are mine. Hey- you’re the real deal. Baby you’re the special one…” send in a straightforward message: celebrating a partner. This gives the listeners a clarity and makes it easy for them to connect to the piece. The song features a very catchy hook, thus it lingers. A song that lingers is a win, and from a branding point of view, it means a deeper fan engagement. The song sounds like a perfect fit for the movie: Begin Again (2013).
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