Jodi Valentin – Vanish (2021)
When a relationship ends, a lot of people feel that the other person has erased them from their memories. As she reflected on a relationship that failed, Jodi Valentin turned the emotions that welled up into her single ‘Vanish’. Taking the feeling that her ex pretended that she didn’t exist anymore, she covers it in some uplifting synth-pop with just a touch of 80s vibes.
While touching on a rather heavy topic, she fills you with upbeat energy and lifts your spirits with her music. With recent features on TV shows including All American, The Young and the Restless and Claws, Valentin has a lot to offer and this single showcases just the tip of the iceberg of her talent. Using relatable themes, captivating vocals and addictive melodies, she makes you want to listen to her again and again.
Valentin’s vocals draw you into the story of ‘Vanish’ from the first moment. Her vulnerable vocals have an amazing depth that has you connecting with the single and lyrics. Her performance picks up on the chorus for a more synth-pop pulse that has a light dancing vibe. This is tempered by the lyrics that detail a sad experience soaked in melancholy and a tearing feeling of being forgotten. On the chorus and later in the track are these harmonising vocals that add an upbeat and more light-hearted feeling to the song.
While the vocals twirl an intricate blend of upbeat and sadness, the melody has a more lively vibe. The synths pulse with a gentle energy that has you soaking in the bright lights they provide. This helps to chase the sadness of the lyrics and vocal performance out of your soul and let you move forward. The deep beats that pound through the soundscape have your foot tapping to them while the dancing synths fill you with some seriously good vibes.
Jodi Valentin works through feeling forgotten after the end of a relationship while filling you with some good vibes to help you move forward in ‘Vanish’. Her vocals have a vulnerability that helps you connect with the narrative while filling you with the emotions of the single. The sadness her voice brings is contrasted by the upbeat vibes of the melody for a strangely uplifting song.
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