Carnival Kid – Complicated (2020)
Receiving your first love letter can bring up a lot of complicated emotions. The idea that a single letter can make a friendship difficult is the basis of ‘Complicated’ by Carnival Kid. The man behind the music was inspired when his son received one of these letters from a friend and wondered why everything had to be so complicated when they are just 10-years-old. From this moment, the idea spiralled into this engaging acoustic rock song.
This single is not the first time that inspiration has hit Carnival Kid from this source. His first EP as a solo artist touched on the struggles of coming to terms with being an artist as well as a working adult, husband and father. While the root of the track is the musing of a young boy, there are relatable lyrics and themes threaded into this catchy track that makes it easy to connect with.
‘Complicated’ has this wonderful shuffling opening before the guitar gets you into the vibe. There is a laid-back feeling to the song that enhances the messaging of the track. The driving melody has this funky beat to it that you can’t help but tap your foot to. The pace of this single is interesting as it is relaxed but has enough momentum to get you moving to it. The different elements in the melody each add something to the overall sound from the plucky guitar notes to the light twinkling tones.
Over this engaging melody is the vocal performance which adds to the relaxed vibes. There is something unbelievably laid-back about the performance. It is almost like you are talking to a friend but in music form. The slight gruffness to his vocals also adds this wonderful element to the light track.
If you are looking for a laid-back summer hit, look no further than ‘Complicated’ by Carnival Kid. While inspired by the idea of a relationship becoming complicated, there is something more to this single. The easy flowing nature of the track is light on your ears and lets you relax into the soundscape.
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