Noelle Toland – I Want to See You Again (2022)
Teaming up with Steve Cropper, Neolle Toland has provided us with the collaboration we never knew we needed in ‘I Want to See You Again’. A delicate single that carries an untold power, it masterfully blends old-school country, smooth soul and tender pop tones. Dancing on the fantastic arrangements and guitar that Cropper is known for, Toland’s soul-pop vocals soar with a seductive ease that has you falling under her spell.
The addictive fusion sound of the track highlights the talents of all the artists, including backing vocalist Maureen Murphy. Taken from Toland’s EP The Sun Wil Rise, this single sets the inspirational tone of what is to come and fills us with the strength to be bold. It also cements her place as a musical force to be reckoned with, who also volunteers with non-profits to make a difference in the world.
Toland’s vocals sweep through the opening of ‘I Want to See You Again’ with a soulful movement. She has the ability to sweep you off your feet with the power of her voice and cradle you in the emotions without any effort. While her performance is rich and soulful, there is a light touch of country woven into the lower levels. There is a wonderful love story woven into the lyrics that fills you with the collision of two lives and the depth of emotion that follows. There is a yearning in the chorus for the potential of more that comes from a single moment. Through her performance, Toland has perfectly captured a single moment when a spark of chemistry is felt and you can see yourself with the person. This moment turns into an understanding that you need to be bold and grasp the opportunities that life throws your way.
While Toland’s performance fills you with the emotions of a single moment and the potential that follows, the melody resting below has a delicate start. The light touch of the guitars weaves through the air like a scent carries on the air. This movement bolsters the emotive power of the opening vocal line, before a hit of country-pop slides into existence. It is a delightfully rich melody that is packed with warmth and comfort. Cropper’s arrangement perfectly caresses the edges of Toland’s performance to take the entire single to new heights of emotive power.
Collaborating with Steve Cropper, Noelle Toland captures the first spark of potential when you meet someone and sets it to a rich soundscape in ‘I Want to See You Again’. Toland’s vocal performance draws you into the single with a soulful flow that is wonderfully emotive. While her vocals are emotive on their own, Cropper’s musical arrangement takes the depth of emotion to new heights.
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