Amir Haider – Lovin’ You (2022)
There are times when you meet someone and feel like you have known them for a much longer time. This feeling of familiarity has been woven into the simple acoustic love song ‘Lovin’ You’ by Amir Haider. An acoustic ballad, the single draws on Haider’s love for blues, Indian and Americana music featuring English and Urdu/Hindi lyrics.
While a stripped back single, the beautiful acoustic sounds allow the powerful story of the lyrics to really shine. Following Haider’s debut album, he has been pulling in followers with his unique blend of Eastern melodies, folk, rock and blues. While he has been featured on BBC Introducing, one highlight of his early career was his performance with Amy Winehouse.
The Americana twang of Haider’s guitar opens ‘Lovin’ You’ before sliding into a light touch of Indian musical tones. This combination drops for the steady strum of an acoustic guitar that brings the folk sensibilities of the track. It is joined by the bluesy tones of the steel guitar for a soft and relaxing movement. There is a wonderful warmth to the music that settles in your bones and causes your muscles to lose all tension. The beauty of the movement is delicate and instantly puts a little smile on your face. The relatively stripped-back arrangement and composition of the melody let the emotions of the vocals shine. Later in the track, the guitars are joined by a piano and organ that add even more softness to the music.
Rising out of the folky strum of the acoustic guitar, Haider’s vocals are soft and calming. He easily pulls you into the moment when you meet someone new and feel like you already know them. This progresses into a soft love song that floats through your senses like a feather on the wind. The chorus showcases the range of his voice as his vocals rise to mimic the cool breeze that caresses your skin. The second verse is in Urdu/Hindi, but the language barrier is transcended by the emotion Haider is able to infuse into each word. The flow between the languages is stunning and you wouldn’t have it any other way. The chorus is extremely catchy through its softness and will stick with you for long after the track ends.
Amir Haider has you floating on a gentle breeze through the gentle acoustics, beautiful vocals and tender emotions of ‘Lovin’ You’. The melody is a touching combination of influences that merge into the easy flow of the track. Haider’s vocals are soft and smooth before they rise on the chorus and inject the emotions of the track into your veins.
Find out more about Amir Haider on his website, Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.
