Maggie Rogers Provides Us All The Movements and Feels
Maggie Rogers - Fallingwater Review/Critique
Folk/Pop artist Maggie Rogers briefly expressed via Instagram, âFallingwaterâ is about a release and rapid change. âFallingwaterâsâ intro alone instantly immerses in a rhythmic pop groove, audibly submerging listeners into an intimate space. Complimented seamlessly by a melodic piano, the song beings to shape itself. Illustrating this story of finding yourself in a space, that youâve created. Understanding the role youâve played in placing yourself in a strained, dark space trying to find an escape of light or relief.
I never loved you fully in the way I could
I fought the current running just the way you would
And now Iâm stuck upstream
And itâs getting harder
Iâm like falling water, falling water, falling water
Written by Rostam Batmanglij and Rogers herself, the chorus perfectly expresses this space and as the song progresses, we begin to cascade our feelings outward. I would even argue the song encapsulates listeners in a stillness, without preservation, where faint sharp violins and an echoing, rhythmic percussion shift us forward. With pungent lyrics like âOh, itâs getting louderâ, the song crescendos from feelings of weariness to rebelled revelation. We begin to feel liberated in truth, yes this is where weâve been, but itâs not where weâll stay.
The visual for âFallingwaterâ provides rich context, illustrating Rogers in red satin during the first verse, then sheâs drenched in blue after the water has fallen.
One of the most beautiful aspects of music is the story it could illustrate. The colors that can be painted within the brush strokes of medley and lyricism. If youâre unfamiliar with the Folk/Pop artist Maggie Rogers and havenât heard singles like Blood Ballet and Alaska, Iâd recommend taking time to explore her artistry, muse what emotions her music evokes within you. MR1, her debut album, has yet to have a confirmed release date, but Iâm anticipating the release and canât wait to embrace the project in its totality.
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