Michelle Daly – In My Dreams (2020)
If you are looking for a song worthy of the big screen and full of sultry vocals, you have come to the right place. Michelle Daly has just what you need with the second release from her debut album ‘In My Dreams’. The single combines her sultry tones with Tarantino-style guitars and a light influence of trip-hop.
Co-written with Michael Parle, the single sees Daly treading some new soulful paths for a powerful performance. Since her debut EP in 2014, Daly has amazed listeners with her range that spans from jazz to opera. She has performed at the Royal Opera House, Convent Garden and more in addition to her own sold-out tour dates.
‘In My Dreams’ hits you with a vintage jazz vibe with the horns in the opening. The horns give way to a silky bluesy jazz melody. The melody has you lightly moving to the rhythm with these bursts of notes that add to the jazz feeling. There is an all-encompassing feeling to the melody like it will draw you in and never let you go. The horns really add something special to the song as they mournfully wail. With the melody alone, you can easily imagine the single as part of a movie.
Woven into the jazzy soundscape is Daly’s sultry vocals. Her honeyed tones have a smoky edge to them as she wraps the tendrils of her performance around you. Her performance is very powerful and only builds as the song progresses. Through her performance, you are pulled along the silken threads of the lyrics. With her vocals, this song could easily be in a classic Bond movie.
Michelle Daly wraps the silken tendrils of her vocals around you and pulls you into the bluesy jazz of ‘In My Dreams’. The single is a powerhouse from start to finish with lamenting horns, jazzy beats and sultry vocals. The power of her performance adds to the enthralling soundscape to trap you in the honeyed tones.
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