Simon Andersson & Sir Duke – Together (2021)
The pandemic has been hard on a lot of people while being used to fuel divisions between different groups. Simon Andersson and Sir Duke have teamed up to remind all of us that we need to stand as one against this in their uplifting single ‘Together’. The aptly titled track brings an infusion of love, hope and freedom while getting you moving to some pop and dance beats.
Faced with the devastation of the pandemic, the duo decided to create a single that brings hope. Together, they have combined the lyrical stylings of Andersson with the upbeat tones Sir Duke has become known for. By the end of the single, you will feel inspired and ready to find strength in those around you.
The guitar line that opens ‘Together’ draws you in on a shimmering note that swirls into the acoustic guitar. Gently pulsing, the acoustic guitar forms the foundation of the track. The layers of guitars merge into a rich soundscape that softly lifts your spirits. There is a brightness in the organic instrumentation that is picked up by the electronic tones when they come in. The dance beats of the electronics are all pulsing lights while the guitars are a ball of light expanding in your chest and filling you with positive vibes.
Andersson’s vocals have a great warmth to them that enhances the positive messaging of the single. His voice has a beautiful melodic pull that meets the brightness of the music for an uplifting single. Through the lyrics, you are filled with a sense of unity in the face of diversity. While they first take you through a sense of loss and drifting, when the chorus hits the underlying message of unity in the track wraps around you.
Simon Andersson and Sir Duke have teamed up to fill you with positive vibes, a sense of connection and unity in a trying time with ‘Together’. Andersson’s vocals are a warm line that lifts your spirits while sending the positive message of the single into your brain. The melody layers organic instrumentation with the pulsing lights of electronic tones for a fun and bright foundation.
Find out more about Simon Andersson on his Facebook and Spotify.
