Shawn Skim – Change (2021)
Change is something that a lot of people have trouble accepting. If you are one of these people, Shawn Skim has the song that will help you come to terms and adjust. His aptly titled single ‘Change’ works through the personal developments that take place when situations change and the eventual peace that can be had by accepting the changes.
The single touches on a personal experience where Skim felt burnt out by the music industry and faced some internal changes. While looking at his past experience, he also considers the change in music that occurred in the 6 years since he last released any music. Relatable, soulful and hopeful, the single fills you with light and peace as you accept the movement of the world.
‘Change’ has a very laid-back vibe to the opening as the acoustic guitar strums against your senses. There are these horn tones that bubble in the background that add richness to the music before you easily flow into the soulful chorus. The relaxed vibes of the music help ease any anxiety you might have regarding change. You can easily get a little lost in the elements that float across the soundscape as they twinkle with light in your mind.
Skim’s vocals bring a greater hit of soulful energy to the single with a touch of RnB. The smooth roll of his voice is perfectly complemented by the RnB and soul movement of the melody. The easiness that sinks into you from the melody is enhanced by his vocals as he gently pulls you into the story of the lyrics. While the single is about change, he uses the backdrop of a relationship to highlight the journey you take to accepting how things change. The high notes on the chorus are utterly delightful and just add something extra to the lushness of the single.
Shawn Skim has you sinking into his soulful sound while considering change and helping you come to terms with it in ‘Change’. The melody has a smooth depth that catches you and sends you softly down the river of music. Skim’s vocals continue the smoothness while making you want to close your eyes and just soak up everything he has to offer.
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