John Greska – The Big Hill (2021)
To get listeners into his upcoming conceptual album, John Greska has released ‘The Big Hill’. The single tells the story of a small child who perceives the small mound in his town as a big hill. While the story seems simple to start, there are hidden layers to the meaning as Greska delves into a journey of growing up and the perception of small issues in life.
The single is the perfect opening to the album that tells the story of growing up and living in the suburbs. The album is the culmination of the past few years work as Greska taught himself to produce his own music. The journey of learning has been wonderfully entwined into the relatable tale of growing up.
‘The Big Hill’ opens with a pulling acoustic guitar line. There are electronic tones resting beneath the acoustic guitar that brings an almost nostalgic vibe to the track. Every melodic element adds a touch of youthful energy to the single making it absolutely wonderful to hear. As the single progresses, you are led into the rolling energy that makes you want to skip through the streets and give in to a youthful vibe. There is a touch of musical theatre woven into the melody that has you thinking the single could easily be part of a play.
Greska’s vocals carry a folky vibe as he sets the scene of the track. Through the lyrics, you are filled with the excitement of youth and a sense of adventure. The lyrics have a wonderful storytelling vibe that put you into the moment of the song perfectly. Moments of youth are brought to vivid sonic life with a hit of nostalgia and the understanding that childhood is a wonderful tone. On the chorus, the vocals become too catchy for their own good and have you singing along.
John Greska throws you back in time with the nostalgic and youthful vibes of ‘The Big Hill’. Every aspect of the melody brings a further hit of youthful energy and nostalgia. The vocals ring with their storytelling vibe while throwing you back in time and understanding that childhood memories hold more than they first seem to.
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