Nick Antonelli – Time in the Sun (2022)
There are many people who become dissatisfied with the life they lead, but don’t know what to do about this. If you are in this situation, Nick Antonelli is here to help with his stomping Americana folk single ‘Time in the Sun’. Through the up-tempo sounds, he looks at the chafing of life, growing from this experience and taking the necessary strides to make a new life away from the past chaos.
Carrying a wonderful message of hope and resilience, the single captures the best elements of Americana folk and bluegrass. Antonelli’s passion for music started at age 9, when he began playing the guitar. Over the years, he has been in numerous bands and started releasing his own music in 2018. As the lead song off his upcoming debut album, this track gives a wonderful taste of what he has to offer.
‘Time in the Sun’ uses a lively acoustic guitar line to grab your attention. The stomping good time of the melody makes its way in with clapping tones that make you bounce as you listen. There is a wonderful blend of Americana folk and bluegrass fiddles that bring an earthy feeling to the melody. It is almost impossible to stay still as you listen to the track with its up-tempo flow and energetic vibes. These good vibes are perfectly matched to the journey of the lyrics. Throughout the single, there are layers of melodic lines from the Americana guitars to the fiddle, to the complex twang of the steel strings. These layers add a depth to the melody while also providing the lively bounce of hope that makes you want to move.
After the clapping tones get you moving, Antonelli’s vocals bring a slight country curl to the single. The lyrics draw you into a chaotic life, packed with bad habits that lead you to the chorus, which is packed with a crossroad. Through the lyrics, he confronts you with the choices you can make to move toward a better future, while acknowledging the chaotic existence you have moved on from. The chorus is really catchy and you are going to have it stuck in your brain for a long time. The lively feeling of the melody is caught by the vocals and enhanced, making the single more addictive than it has any right to be.
Using a lively soundscape, Nick Antonelli has you bouncing to the music, while considering a crossroads of life in ‘Time in the Sun’. Both the melody and vocals have a lively vibe that gets you moving around to the sound. The lyrics draw you into a chaotic life and the moment you realise a change is needed.
Find out more about Nick Antonelli on his website, Instagram and Spotify.
