Onbar – GOOD (2022)
When Onbar released his debut single ‘Maniac’, he hooked us with some seductive vocals wrapped around groovy melodic tones. A few releases later and he is telling us the story of someone meeting a lovely person at a bar and getting the courage to approach her. While telling this tale, there is an undeniable feel-good vibe that has been woven into the music.
Onbar co-wrote and created the single with the help of his two friends, Patrick Hizon and Orion-Song. Over the course of two days, they crafted this track with the intention of making a record that would leave listeners feeling good. This is something that they have achieved and you will feel lighter for having heard this single.
‘GOOD’ shimmers with good vibes from the first note, before the dancing beat grabs your limbs and forces them to move. There is a touch of soul-rock mixed with a heavy twirl of RnB in the melody that instantly sinks into your muscles. It is a laid-back melody that has this undertone of dancing flows that make you want to dance. This laid-back feeling moves into a dynamic flow that is a perfect combination of seduction and danceable beats. Overall, it is a slightly understated melody that allows the vocals to really shine and bring the push to the dancefloor that you need. The zip of synths ride the bounce of the beats and the addictive swirl of sultry grooves. Through the music, Onbar starts to lift the stress from your shoulders, getting you ready for the good vibes of the vocals.
These good vocal vibes slowly build through the opening verse as you are treated to the start of the story of the lyrics. Through the lyrics, Onbar unleashes one side of the conversation of the story and slowly leads you into the feel-good vibes. His performance has a soft feeling that crooks a finger in your direction and beckons you closer. It is a really sultry delivery that bops off the beats of the melody. That fusion of sound that starts in the melody is picked up by his performance as he pushes you into the danceable vibes while sliding along his satin vocals. Everything in the track comes together for a really great single that leaves you feeling better for having heard it.
Onbar leaves you with some seriously happy vibes while showcasing his skills at combining danceable beats with satin smooth vocals in ‘GOOD’. Both the melody and the vocals wonderfully combine silky smoothness with the urge to move to the beats. As you listen to the track, you can feel the pressures and stress of the world fade, being replaced with good vibes.
