3. Glowing- D.A. Wallach
2013-
When talking about a song that takes you back in time, I think about Glowing. It was produced in 2013, but to me, his voice glows as well like a combination of John Lennon, Elton John, Billy Joel, and The Carpenters. Coincidentally, he has an album titled Time Machine (2015) that came out two years later. Only traditional instruments are used and they are utilized very well- a grand piano, an orchestra, a bass, and himself. Wallach’s nostalgic vocal talent completes this track while some really smart decision-making came into play. Its build up to include a mono-track, then he doubles the same tones, and then a harmonic symphony of himself. His lyricism continues the first blatant introduction to the theme “Love And The Apocalypse” which is a dramatic holding of universal suffering and belonging. This is a theme that bleeds. It will appear in my 100 multiple times. Frankly, the song speaks louder than I could.
This song became in arms reach when I saw the music video premiere. It was directed by Wolf Haley, an alias for Tyler, The Creator. His manager played it for him and it led to this film. Just like in the song, the video nurtures imagery of natural disaster, war, and protests as two beautiful people age. By Tyler’s nature, the colors are astounding. I think the video leans into his dark underbelly of escapism and the privilege of safety, while the song is more simply a rescue of a darker world through love. See for yourself!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoMvhEBj2GU
I absolutely think this artist is underrated. His album Time Machine is absolutely beautiful. If you like this song, I highly recommend checking it out because it is deserves more play. Here are some highlights of the album:
1. Every Time You Walk Away
2. Long Way Down
3. Disaster - Honest similarities to this Billy Joel Song
