Joyce Tratneyk - Bloody Mary
Joyce Tratneyk delivers a superb alt-pop track, 'Bloody Mary'! Reclaiming her power with immersive cinematic grooves, spooky organ harmonies, and her fearless, enigmatic vocals, 'Bloody Mary' has you shook and how! Think 'Bad Guy' meets 'Can't Get You Out of My Head'. The track captures the young rising LGBTQ+ artist's journey of self-discovery, coping with shame and ostracism, when she first came out. And the subtle homophobia still endures in her artistic life. She takes all that apathy and indifference and turns it into fuel for her reddening fire. Releasing this on Friday, the 13th, and the day before Valentine's was a smart choice as she ties in themes of obsession, lust, forbidden pleasures coated in a spooky shade of red and black. We open on racing effects and seductive synth pop arrangements. It's like you're being welcomed into her dark, almost vampiric world. Joyce's opening verse, honest, razor wit, and haunting, takes you on a wild ride, with her bold introduction, 'In the dark its not so scary, Im your Bloody Mary!' What follows is a catchy pop arrangement of organ synths, bass, and drumlines, spooky, seductive, and downright enthralling. Joyce adds in some very enticing vocals moans, and fading effects that beckon to listen a little more intently. Underneath all the eerie black nail polish, Joyce dives into meaningful, introspective lyricism, seeking genuine love, support, empathy, and understanding. Lines such as 'Is it a crime to love so hard & I just want you to believe in me' tells us that she hasn't given up on love just yet. The emotional depth and contrast in the tonal signals make for a compelling listen and the cathy organ melodies are difficult to forget. 'Bloody Mary' could be just that perect score the the recent 'WEdnesday' tv series on Netflix. She definitley matches the goth intensity, intelligence and unstoppable charm as the lead character, and this track's cover image is just right in that regard too! Watchers of the show will get the reference to 'Thing'!
- English (US)
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