From Australian singer-songwriter Noralyn‘s forthcoming self-produced album, ‘Summerland’ is the serene slice of cinematic escapism that’ll transport any listener into a sun-soaked mindset, no matter your current climatic conditions. Here in the UK, we’ve had some tantalising glimpses of those warmer months ahead and it’s not simply about rising temperatures or longer days. For many of us, summer represents a return to optimism, to child-like wonder, to a renewed sense of freedom. That’s what this Brisbane artist so artfully captures in this blissful folk-pop single.
From its very first moments, ‘Summerland’ creates an inviting sense of warmth through dancing piano keys and soft acoustic strings. Adding this spell-binding atmosphere is Noralyn‘s enchanting voice, which starts off quietly light before blooming into a deeper resonance. This introduction brings to mind so much imagery, from blossoming buds to golden sunrises. Noralyn retains her calm confidence as she opens up themes of connection, memory and love.
The crown to this elegant arrangement is of course the chorus, which sits in contrast to the rest of the track with a quickened tempo, crafted by tapped percussion and more expressive guitar strums. This moment all hinges on the romantic lyric, “I see the summerland as soon as you smile,” which is beautiful in its honesty and directness.
‘Summerland’ is truly an ode to that special someone in your life that just makes things better. Elsewhere, Noralyn confesses that “all my life, even under frozen skies, you can bring the sunshine,” which is further confirmation that summer is a state of mind. Not only is this a stunning release in its own right, but it also marks a new chapter for this talented singer-songwriter.
You can also listen to ‘Summerland’ in our Shades of Pop playlist.
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