Each Measure Feature: Stray Blue
FEATURE
Reminiscent of 70’s style funk, “Wake Up & Smile” by Stray Blue is a soulful song about love and life. The whole jam is very groovy, mostly thanks to the talented bass player. He is just laying it on thick with cool, casual grooves that really drive home the chill vibe of the song. Accompanying this is the twelve-string guitar which I thought was a great choice. It’s rare to hear them nowadays but it brings about a fuller, nostalgic sound to the track. Finally, we come to the lyrics and vocals of the track.
It’s an easy-going tune talking about living and loving, driving home the simple message to “wake up and smile”. This message fits perfectly into the composition of the song. All of this works to establish that life, and the song, are about having fun and learning to just live in it. While there are some sad messages found within the lyrics like “life is not always the way you wanted to be”, they are soon turned around to be positive. Yes, life doesn’t always work out how we want it but that’s perfectly alright. If we can just learn to wake up and smile at the world, we will live a happier, fuller life. I love this message of the song and how it is infused into every aspect of the piece. This skill can only be brought about by a strong, musical group, further showcasing the talent of Stray Blue.
In fact, Stray Blue has been making music for twenty years now! An impressive feat that is being celebrated with their latest EP. The group has made a name for themself in the Greek Indie music scene, but I for one am hoping to see more of their music hit the international stage!
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