Do It My Way

Do It My Way by Rhys Hurd is an innovative combination of different musical genres that creates something tonally unique. The key concept of the track is this sense of individualism communicated by Hurd. It feels as if the melody of the track, and its twists and turns, matches the ever evolving narrative landscape. The melodic and sonic elements are forever fused in a union that empowers both individual components. The track opens with this bold and energetic vocal tone. This feels like the sonic through like of the track. It’s a guiding light that helps the audience find the soul of the project through its ever present performance. Not only does it communicate confidence, but it also displays passion and conviction in a way that feels addictive and satisfying as a listener. I felt myself getting more confident as the words washed over me.

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I’m so impressed that the track is able to demonstrate such a clear narrative core without compromising the sound. The guitar is another brilliant component which emphasises the power of the song. Split into two aspects towards the opening, the song displays the upbeat and shiny timbre of the lead guitar as a priority. Its crisp sound and subtle crunchy distortion provide the counter balance to the power of the vocals. It almost gives the track a nineties edge that really suits the cadence of the vocals. The other side of this guitar performance is the deep riffs. The two aspects bounce off one another beautifully, creating this textural dance between its low end bounce and a high end ethereal fizz. Part of the way through the track, Hurd combines this sonic style for something more vintage synth pop inspired. This adds a new layer to the track, brilliantly matching the sentiment of being different from the traditional societal expectation of getting a job and working for the majority of your life. It is as if the track itself is going against the grain in the same way the narrative is. This sort of cohesion between the narrative and the melody is impressive. It’s an awesome track that delivers from beginning to end.