Chris Gorsuch – Pick You Up (2020)
Compassion and forgiveness often seem to be in short supply and it can be hard to remember to practice them ourselves. If you need a reminder, Chris Gorsuch is here to help with his single ‘Pick You Up’. Centred around how easy it is to shun and condemn others, the single encourages you to consider the inner struggles others have.
Drawing on big emotions, he hits you with some steadfast truths wrapped in an engaging sound. Working with a greater grasp of classic sounds, he replaced the negative with simple gestures of love. Taken from his upcoming album The Final Song, the track offers sincere lyrics with a passionate delivery.
‘Pick You Up’ opens with a soft acoustic guitar that gently pulls you toward the strings. The swell of the strings adds to the softness of the soundscape. Rising beneath the strings are light beats that have you falling into an almost meditative melody. Through the music, you are led to a positive feeling and sense of support as a soft rock sensibility enters. The music has a very light feeling to it packed with some classic guitar riffs and floating emotions.
Gorsuch’s vocals are the real star of the track as he builds a sense of drama and power through the single. His performance starts out as light as the melody. As the song progresses, he offers support and compassion for those who need it. This is clear in the chorus as he lets you know that he is there to hold you up. Later in the track, his performance takes a decided rock turn as his vocals drop and growl against the guitars. The movement of the single is wonderful when combined with the messaging of the lyrics.
Chris Gorsuch lets you know that he will be there to ‘Pick You Up’ with compassion and understanding threaded into a moving performance. The soft melody of the single turns into a power ballad full of classic guitar riffs and beats. His vocals match this movement as he softly builds you up before growling about looking below the surface.
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