Said Sara – Bleedways (2021)
Every situation we experience defines who we are in some way. The problem is that negative experiences are often things that we want to purge from our memories. Said Sara spirals into this with ‘Bleedways’ while bringing an understanding that acceptance via ownership of these moments is often the best option.
This exploration of the experiences that make us who we are comes from David Benson, the sole musician behind the moniker. Through the sounds of Said Sara, he extends the essence of who he is and draws on his musical experience. The softer folk-rock tones of the music are a change from the post-hardcore and electronic noise of the band Benson is a drummer of.
The guitar tones that open ‘Bleedways’ instantly catch your attention. There is something about the guitar that hooks into your chest and pulls you into the single. The melody has an interesting blend of rock, folk and a touch of country. You can feel that the music is more of a journey than something you sit back into. Every note encourages you to take another step along the path that Benson is laying out for you. Some of these steps are harder than others with some being a playful skip that is utterly delightful to listen to. The vibes of the music change halfway through the track for a more intense pressure on your senses that highlights the struggles that you can face.
While the melody is the encouragement to move forward, Benson’s vocals create the path that you walk. Each word is a cobblestone leading you on a personal journey. There is a touch of pain laced into the passionate performance that tugs at your heart. As the song progresses, he leads you through all the experiences of life and helps you accept them as something that builds who you are. This is all done through lyrics that have a dark folk feeling to them and rather interesting imagery.
Said Sara encourages you to walk the path of ‘Bleedways’ with a moving melody and passionate vocals. Each note of the melody is a push to take another step to a better understanding of yourself. His vocals pave the way for this journey while piecing together everything that makes us who we are.
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