Frank Nicolas – Continental Breakfast (2021)
Frank Nicolas is taking listeners on a journey through life with the blended acoustic tones of ‘Continental Breakfast’. Through the song, he reflects on a man’s life and finds a sense of inner peace. With a mix of country, slide guitar and vocal harmonies, he provides some food for thought while taking you on a relatable journey.
Nicolas works with Micha Sprenger (backing vocals, slide guitar) to bring the journey of the track to our ears. The duo met at a barbershop and bonded over some Hank Williams songs. Since then, they have collaborated on most of Nicolas’ songs and work to capture the magic of a live performance with this track.
‘Continental Breakfast’ slowly opens with a gentle acoustic guitar line. There is a stripped back feeling to the melody that draws you into the reflections of the lyrics. The relative simplicity of the melody makes you think of wide-open spaces and a gentle breeze sweeping over a valley. There is a nostalgic thread woven into the music but this does not overpower the beauty of the music. Throughout the single, the touching folky tones of the melody remain constant even as the slide guitar calls out through the background.
Nicolas’ vocals are the real star of this single and have been bolsters by both the acoustic guitar and Sprenger’s backing. From the first word, Nicolas pulls you into the reminiscent lyrics detailing a person’s life. His performance is emotive yet there is a subtlety to this that is artfully handled. Through the reflections in the lyrics, you are slowly led to a sense of inner peace and understanding. It is a beautiful journey that offers a soft path to something that we all really need. The storytelling vibes of the lyrics and vocals are so touching that you can’t help but fall into their journey.
Frank Nicolas takes you on a reflective journey to find a sense of inner peace through the acoustic tone of ‘Continental Breakfast’. The melody is gentle and stripped back allowing the vocals to take centre stage. Nicolas’ performance is artful and touching as he subtly fills you with emotion.
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