October Music Releases: Your Fall Soundtrack
Olivia Valentine’s “And Now Just Be” is a meticulously crafted piece of indie rock that blends progressive elements with Brit-pop sensibilities. The track’s production showcases the band’s attention to detail, from the vocals recorded through vintage equipment like the Purple MC77 to the carefully selected array of guitars running through a Vox AC15. The layered instrumentation creates a rich sonic landscape that supports the song’s surreal narrative.
Lyrically, “And Now Just Be” tells the story of a man who chooses to escape modern life’s pressures by joining the pond creatures in their underwater world. Lines like “Sunlight shines a path along the bottom rim / He sinks / Further” paint a vivid picture of willing submersion, while the chorus’s invitation “We do not bite / We once had legs / And now we’re free” adds an element of dark whimsy to the tale. The song transforms a simple observation during dog walks into a compelling metaphor for finding peace by stepping away from society’s demands, showcasing Olivia Valentine’s ability to craft narratives that are both fantastical and deeply relatable
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