Malcolm
Tollan - What Will I Do Without You (song review) |Texas Rose
Records, The Malcolm Tollan Project, Vol. 4, 2011| 4/5
It's
not a secret that music has its biggest impact during the teenage
years or at least into early your 20's. Then your taste turns to more
specific tunes or genres which could still change years later, yet
you continue to return to the songs you loved as a youngster. Even
though they may sound old-school these days. These specific songs
touched a hidden part of you back then and now let you reconnect with
your younger, emotional ego. Regardless whether the songs
bring good or bad memories, they're always about the intense issues
you faced in your past.
If
you grew up in the 70’s and still miss the Hippie culture, you can
jump back into that time again by listening to "What Will I Do
Without You" without needing to dust off any old LPs. It’s a
beautiful ballad kept in a vibe of rock and blues music. Every part
of this composition appears soothing to the ears. From the slow tempo
and classic arrangements through Hendrix & Santana-esque
plaintive guitar riffs, to soft drum beats and warm bass lines. In
addition, singer David Black vocals stay in a perfect match with
memorable and repetitive arrangements.
The
ending phrases of the song with leading guitar tunes and keyboards in
the background even sound a bit Progressive. It seems to be a popular
and effective method to end such a composition. Making the final part
of a track can be a challenge for a songwriter or composer. However
the American-born Malcolm Tollan can be called an expert after 50
years as a songwriter, first inspired by The Beatles who triggered
his interest in a music career. You'll find this influence in his
other work too.
The
main feeling brought up by this track is loneliness, therefore "What
Will I Do Without You" sounds like a perfect fit for a movie
soundtrack as well. It could accompany romantic love scenes, a lone
highway drive or any classic cinema moments. Moreover, the same theme
holds a sentiment towards by-gone events. This way, the song could
illustrate one's past happy days played out in slow motion and
supported by original, scratched and torn photographs.
"What
Will I Do Without You" is an interesting listening experience
whether you wish to travel into the past or if you prefer to discover
further plains.
(Katarzyna
'NINa' Górnisiewicz, Fabryka Music Magazine, March 18th, 2013.
Proofreading: SanDeE)
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