Raymond Revel – Nowhere Close to Famous (2022)
Through ‘Rolling Green Hills’, Raymond Revel pushed the boundaries of the raw and authentic sound he introduced to us in ‘Curious Man’. Now, he is turning his attention to the simple joys of an ordinary life in ‘Nowhere Close to Famous’. Hitting us with a fresh sound, he brings some disco-pop to our ears as he really showcases his writing and producing skills.
Inspired by a podcast of the same name, recorded in Revel’s home studio, the single is packed with positivity. Using a changing story, the lyrics take you from chasing fame to appreciating some of the simpler aspects of an ordinary life. If you are looking for the sonic embodiment of a positive attitude, you are definitely in the right place.
‘Nowhere Close to Famous’ sweeps through you, leading you to some seriously bopping electronic tones. There is a light touch of disco to the opening that has been softened and modernised by the contemporary pop nuances. It is a delightfully fresh take on the sound that carries an undeniable lightness which fills your senses and shifts any heaviness off your shoulders. There is a really freeing sense to the melody that unburdens you while getting you shimmying and bopping away to the sound. It is a truly addictive sound that urges you to take a step back and enjoy everything around you. Later in the track, the disco-pop vibes drop for an authentic piano line that is like the sun peeking out from behind storm clouds. The dancing tones over the piano line bring the brightness of the melody back to lead you to the end of the track with a really good vibe.
As you are soaking up the uplifting vibes of the melody, Revel’s vocals bring a new spin to the idea of fame and what many people are chasing in their lives. Through the opening verse, he lets us know that we don’t really need all the trappings of fame to have a great life. This leads you into the chorus that takes the time to appreciate the little things of life, while embracing an ordinary life. Through the lyrics, he really has us all appreciating the simpler things in life and understanding that we don’t need a lot of followers to be happy. As he brings this appreciation to our ears, he packs it with positivity that is fantastically addictive. You will want to carry this optimism with you throughout the day and this is easily done by just listening to the track again and again.
With a disco-pop bounce, unrivalled optimism and good vibes, Raymond Revel looks at the beauty of an ordinary life and embracing the simpler things in ‘Nowhere Close to Famous’. From the first sweeping note to the last dancing vibe, the single has you shedding expectations and understanding that we can all be happy with the little things in life. Through his vocal performance, Revel fills you with positivity and a new lease on life.
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