David Baron and Fiona Glenn – Don’t Give Up (2021)
Fiona Glenn and David Baron have teamed up to help those who are feeling hopeless with the aptly titled ‘Don’t Give Up’. A poignant piano ballad, the single draws on the soul records of the 1970s. Incorporating a full 40-piece string section that twirls around Glenn’s rich vocals, the song fills you with breathtaking wonder.
Written by Baron for his wife following health issues he faced, the song is a testament to her strength while he felt isolated. Paired with the powerful vocals of the young Fiona Glenn, the song melds retro vibes with a modern tone. While a rather personal single, everything we have all been through in the last year makes it unbelievably easy to connect with.
‘Don’t Give Up’ pulls you into the soundscape with a tender piano line. The piano is joined by a touching drum that tumbles against your ears making you want to sway to the melody. The sweet tones of the strings creep up from the depths of the melody. As the song progresses, there is this richness that forms a soft bed that you can relax on as Glenn’s vocals wash over you. At times, you are lost in a classical vibe only for the melody to get a wonderful soulful feeling. When this happens, you are inundated with the touches of retro-soul that have the lightest touch of gospel to them.
Glenn’s vocals belie her age as she effortlessly wraps you in her performance. There is so much power resting in her voice through the opening that slowly finds its place against the orchestration of the melody. Her voice makes you want to close your eyes and just soak up what she has to offer. Later in the track, she is joined with harmonising choral vocals that enhance the soul feeling of the single. This harmonisation also adds this extra edge to the music that takes the whole song to a new level.
David Baron and Fiona Glenn combine their talents for a touching and utterly beautiful single in ‘Don’t Give Up’. Her vocals masterfully weave through the instrumentation of the melody with a power that you don’t expect from someone who is only 16 years old. The retro-soul vibes that come through on the melody add a poignancy to the lyrics while helping you stand against the tide of uncertainty that has washed over the world.
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