Review: "Did the Mountain Change You?" - Laura Lucas
- Azalea Withrow
- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
Laura Lucas' newest romantic ballad "Did the Mountain Change You?" is built on dreamy vocals and thoughtful lyrics. The singer ponders a relationship with someone she was once close with. She opens the song wondering, "What time is it where you are right now? We don't speak so I ask myself." A longing to be reunited is nestled into the lyrical narrative. Painting a scene of crisp air and views from the top of a mountain, she asks "I need to know the answer. I think I know the answer, did the mountain change you?"
Evoking lush feelings of connecting with the freedom found in nature, she wants to know if this openness can translate to their relationship.
Soft rhythmic percussion and acoustic guitar set the stage for Laura's warm voice to carry the emotion in this modern indie-folk tune. The instrumentation quiets before it picks up again in the chorus to highlight the singer's sweet vocal swell. Laura's vocals are layered to create a richer aural texture. The light, whispering quality of Laura's sound is reminiscent of a spring wind passing through on a sunny day. Her vocal layers blend smoothly exemplifying the nature of the "dancing colors in the sky." This song feels delicately balanced between solemn and hopeful, striking the listener with powerful lyrics delivered through a soft, tranquil sound.
Canadian-born singer-songwriter Laura Lucas currently lives and creates in Melbourne, Australia. Beginning to learn guitar at age 10, Laura found music and songwriting as an outlet to channel her storytelling. Releasing her debut EP "Light The Candle, Hold The Mirror" in 2022 and her second EP "The Dreamer" in 2023, collaborations with artists including Lawson Hull and Rod Coote, and shows supporting Harrison Storm, LANKS, and more. Laura's new single, "Did the Mountain Change You?" is a culmination of her curated indie-folk sound. Two of the artist's biggest influences include Lana Del Rey and Phoebe Bridgers, staples of the indie genre. Laura Lucas is asserting herself as an artist to watch as she marries her poetic lyricism with a rich undeniable sound.
Written By Azalea Withrow
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