Pouring a lifetime of their inspiration and travels into their music with every song, San Diego-based indie artist Aaron Bleiweiss has burst onto the scene with his debut album “Twists and Turns.” Inspired by the eclectic and soulful works that helped the artist develop into their own, the record serves to not only demonstrate their musical prowess but, tells the story of their creative journey. Headlined by the titular single, “Twists and Turns,” the piece capps the auspicious undertaking to the seasoned performer’s introduction to the world.
The single begins on a dramatic note and quickly builds suspense with every second. A series of heavily distorted string notes pierce through the silence and create a world of anticipation in themselves. Bleiweiss’ voice quickly appears to build the narrative with the opening line “The twists and turns and that feeling that burns, the bend in your back and the constant attack.” From the first few seconds, we feel the intimacy that the artist expresses through their work, and the vulnerability the offer through this performance. Through these lyrics, Bleiweiss advocates for a new appreciation of life and keeping a sense of mindfulness amidst adversity.
In terms of musicality, the artist’s choices offer great insight into their ability to build a world through their work. While electronically embellished, the string progression plays with an acoustic purity that puts the listener in a state of comfortability and soothes the soul with its delivery. The symbiotic relationship between the instrumental parts and vocals is also well highlighted, especially in the percussive emphasis that complements the lyrical delivery. As a debut collection, the artistic identity feels defined beyond expectations, leaving fans to wait with anticipation to see what could be coming from their mind next.
Written by Nick Gumas
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