S.A.A.R.A – Deliverance (2022)
When we are faced with obstacles in life, it can be easier to just give up on what we want and move on to something else. If you are on the cusp of doing this, S.A.A.R.A is here to offer you the boost you need to hold on in ‘Deliverance’. The rousing afrofuturistic tones of the single bring the strength you need to never give up on what you are searching for in love and life.
While rousing and empowering, the single also perfectly blends electronic beats, synths and the lush organic tones of woodwind instruments. Fusing a touch of Debbie Harry to the instrumental arrangements of Charles Mingus, S.A.A.R.A offers a sound that is nostalgic yet contemporary. An experimental composer, she brings the pursuit of happiness to our ears with a sound you are not going to forget.
‘Deliverance’ pounds into your soul with a roll of drums that gets your head moving to the roaring rhythm. Funky groovy woodwind instrumentation enters over the beats, bringing a stunning organic touch to the movement. The higher trills of the instrumentation flit around the beats like hummingbirds, while the slow meander of the deeper instrumentation settles on your shoulders. There is a touch of nostalgia to the melody as it invokes tones of groovy jazz long past. Through all of this, is a warm and sunny disposition that heats your skin and lifts your spirits. It is impossible to listen to this melody and not feel the weight of the world lift off your shoulders. As you are freed of your worldly pressures, the movement of the music puts a smile on your face and shores up your strength. The energy of the track doesn’t let up for a second and fills you with more and more strength, the longer you listen.
As the music has you grooving to its tone, S.A.A.R.A’s vocals shimmer in with an Afrobeat touch. Her voice is a sunny call that shines over the instrumentation as she lays out the journey of the lyrics. Through the lyrics, she brings the search for happiness that we are all on throughout life. There is a feeling that this journey is endless but the hopefulness in her performance lets you know that it will be worthwhile. If you feel like giving up, her performance will change your mind and let you know that while we are all in pursuit of happiness, the journey takes a little longer for some of us.
S.A.A.R.A delivers a rousing injection of strength in the pursuit of happiness through the funky, groovy and captivating tones of ‘Deliverance’. The single hooks you with the driving beats before the woodwind instrumentation lifts your spirits. Her vocals shine and warm you while considering the journey we all take in the pursuit of happiness.
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