Lotus Blanc

Lotus Blanc by Paulo and the Problems, featuring Dude Low, is a passionate and exciting rock track with some R&B influences that elevates the traditional sound with a track full of charm and charisma. The mixture of vocals and guitar used is wholly unique. The guitar works as a way to tee up the vocal performance, linking each moment together with these hooks and embellishments that add sonic colour and texture to the rich tapestry of the song. The vocals are subtle and enigmatic, not revealing too much emotion through their tone and cadence. It almost feels like more emotion comes out through the layers of guitars and harmonies than the lead vocal.

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The harmonies hit like a truck in certain segments. They help develop the storyline by emphasising certain narratives with their presence. It almost works as a call and response with the lead vocals. The lead introduces the lyrics and the harmonies add the emotional depth and meaning to the words. It’s interesting to hear the vocal used as an instrument in two starkly different ways so close to one another. It shows the tonal diversity Paulo and the Problems are capable of and emphasises the skill in their production to be able to balance these vastly different vocal tones within one piece. The synth is another strong element which changes the dynamic of the song, contributing to the R&B atmosphere in the track’s soundscape. It adds an ethereal edge to the project and contributes tremendously to the variety and diversity within the mix. The R&B style synth is not at odds with the rock elements of the composition, instead, they offset one another beautifully. The softness of the R&B adds to the textured passion of the rock segments. Each moment emphasises the other with its differences to create a contrast as perfect as strawberries and cream. This piece delivers from beginning to end with a cathartic and engaging soundscape that tells a story at the same time.