Annie Scherer – Elevate (2021)
There is something truly beautiful about that moment when you have been in a dark place and are finally stepping into the light. This rather blissful moment has been captured by Annie Scherer and crafted into her indie-pop single ‘Elevate’. While the single was written years ago, the emotive power is as impactful today as it has ever been.
Drawing on her years of classical piano training and performing, she intertwines her skills with stunning arrangements and a love for rock ‘n roll. While she first released an EP in 2015, her music has evolved and gained power ever since. Her latest full-length album showcased her instrumental prowess while gaining praise from the American Songwriter and the Times Union.
‘Elevate’ opens with a wonderful piano line that flows over a gentle beat. There is something soothing and easy about the piano line as it flows through your senses like a babbling brook. As it takes hold of your senses, you are led toward the chorus where the beats gain some momentum. The swell of tones is beautiful and rich as they wash through you with a luxurious flow. The lightness of the melody perfectly captures the shedding of darkness that comes when you are finally able to move out of a dark place in your life. The tender tones soothe the rough edges the darkness left in its wake while calming your emotions and letting you know that things will be better in the future.
The light and tender emotion of the melody form the perfect plush foundation for Scherer’s vocals. Her voice has a slightly dreamy edge to it as it softly caresses your ears. The lyrics are a lovely love song that reaches into your chest and tugs at your emotions. Through her performance, she fills you with affection that is tempered with the slide into a dark place. As the track continues, the thread of love acts as an anchor in the darkness that leads you to the light and the peaceful feeling that comes with it.
Annie Scherer soothes your spirit with the gentle and soothing tones of the stunningly soft and beautiful ‘Elevate’. The melody fills you with the gentle warmth of the moment when you leave a dark place behind and feel a sense of hope for the future. Her vocals are delicate as they caress your ears and fill you with the movement from dark to light.
Find out more about Annie Scherer on her website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.
