A delightful reminder of consistent love and support comes from the musical duo Peridot’s new song “Listen”. This track is for all the lovebirds who have been together for a while, basking in the splendor of their relationship. The lyrics say, “I’m going nowhere, loving every moment”, and express that there isn’t any pressure to speak or be silent in a solid relationship. Like the song describes, when you are with your partner, you can just be. The song takes this a step further, understanding the way we communicate with one another without words, as the speaker repeats “I still listen”. In some ways, this song is a message from a speaker to their partner, telling them that even if they aren’t ready or able to talk about something they are going through, the support is still there. A deep connection comes through the chorus, saying “I don’t know where you end and I begin”. This lovely feeling of togetherness and reassurance makes the song as cozily romantic as it is.
With a floaty feeling of synchronicity, “Listen” offers a comforting blend of soft percussive acoustic guitar and silkily dynamic vocals. The way the vocals of the duo speak to one another, smoothly sailing through love, promotes a genial conversational sound that reflects the way the song feels. The feminine vocals that open the song are rounded and easily expressive. A safe space of sound is created by the way this so clearly strong and talented voice modestly enters the verse. Male vocals complementarity join in during the pre-chorus, and there is a really cool audible guitar distortion at the words “turn the radio up” that hits the ear just right. Percussion and louder instrumentals pick up during the chorus, and a happy whistle pattern repeats at its end. Spreading warmth and understanding through this mellow, joyful tune, this song is perfect for your Fall love song playlists.
Peridot is a musical duo with range! The group consists of songwriters Hillary Reynolds and Trevor Jarvis, two artists who write folk and pop music. The pair have written for musicians like Sam DeRosa and The HillBenders. Their songwriting on the song “Next to You” was part of Little Big Town’s Grammy-nominated album, “Nightfall”. Peridot’s style truly embodies cozy coffee shop vibes, as reflected by the mood of the playlists where their songs are often discovered. The duo regularly showcase their talents, most recently performing at Desert 5 Spot in Los Angeles, and have taken part in events like Mile of Music in Appleton, Wisconsin. Check out the links below to learn more about Peridot and their music.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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