Enid – And I (2021)
Through their second single, Enid contrasts an emotional downfall with a message of hope and solidarity in ‘And I’. The single swirls with the pitfalls, doubts and fears of daily life, but has a bright light woven into these darker moments. This light is hope, mutual aid and empathy that allows us to all heal from the wounds we sustain physically and emotionally.
It is a powerful balance of everything that makes existence what it is, while pushing us to reach for the endless potential that fills the world. This balanced single comes from the musical minds and talents of Nawal, Pascal, Alex, Mathieu and Bruno, who combine their rhythms to create something beautiful. Each band member brings their own spark to the flame of this band that draws you in and has you wishing they have a greater back catalogue.
‘And I’ hits the ground running with a bright tone that sweeps through your senses. The rhythm of the melodic movement has you bopping down the path of the soundscape. There is an interesting combination of tones making up the melody, with a steady indie rock drum meeting blinking higher tones and wavy middle layers. All these elements come together to form a path that leads you down the single with lights streaming over the paving. The bright feeling of the melody is a little at odds with the lyrics at times only to take the more positive emotions to a higher level.
As you move down the path of the melody, Nawal’s vocals bring a unique tone that wraps around your chest and tugs you further into the music. There is a very catchy feeling to her performance that sinks its talons into your brain. She effortlessly brings the light and dark of the lyrics to life, balancing doubts and fears with the light at the end of the tunnel. As you listen to her sing, you are filled with the sense that the obstacles you are faced with are really the building blocks of something better. It is a powerful message that has been beautifully woven into the single.
Enid swirls daily fears and doubts into the light of hope and empathy that bolsters your spirits and helps you move forward in the beautiful tones of ‘And I’. The single sweeps you up in its movement from the first moment and doesn’t stop until the very end. Nawal’s vocals have a unique edge that takes the entire single to new heights.
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