Mary in the Mirror – Pain (2022)
Drawing on the hardships she has faced over the years, Mary in the Mirror brings an embodiment of pushing the boundaries of control and going beyond our limits in ‘Pain’. Bold yet ethereal, the single balances delicacy and strength, while sending a bass heavy shiver down your spine. An experienced vocalist, she brings a feeling of being reborn to this track as she turns her lived experiences into addictive music.
Packing ideas of courage and perseverance into her music, Mary in the Mirror leaves you feeling stronger and able to face anything life can throw at you. Using a base of alternative pop, she infuses modern urban beats into her music for an honest, frank and unapologetic sound. The meaningful messages woven into her music create a compelling hook that gets you lost in her melodic flows.
The almost otherworldly touches of the electronic tones that open ‘Pain’ draw you into the embrace of the trap-inspired beats. There is an interesting feeling to the melody as the low levels have a heavy feeling, while the higher notes send light shivers racing across your skin. As the single progresses, there is a swelling shimmer of tones that brings the urban beats to a true electronic pop sensibility. Through all of this, you are left with a slightly dark feeling that there is something holding you back. It is an interesting melody that has an edgy side to it, bringing a little something for everyone. The layers of music have been really masterfully handled as they draw you further into the track and have you feeling like you are finding your footing, before pushing you forward into something that is a little unknown.
The layered melody is topped by some sultry, yet ethereal, vocals. Through the opening verse, Mary in the Mirror’s vocals curl around you like a seductive slide of satin. This matches the journey of the lyrics that have you falling into a moment of exploration where you need to push against the boundaries holding you back. As you head into the chorus, her voice rises, really showing off her range for a more ethereal flow that twinkles like a light in the dark night. As the single progresses, her performance encourages you to push forward and go beyond the limits you think seem impossible to overcome.
Mary in the Mirror uses a stunning layering of melodic elements and sultry, yet ethereal, vocals to encourage us to push past our limits in the fantastic tones of ‘Pain’. The music has an interesting feeling as it plays heavy beats against delicate electronic twinkles. Her vocals move from sultry to ethereal, showcasing her amazing range, while drawing you further into the empowering journey of the lyrics.
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