Songwriters working by their own rules are a dying breed. Economics snuff them out through the increasingly lowest common denominator demands of a marketplace unappreciative of anything resembling an original take. Instead, the mainstream music world relies on peddling the same tired formulas that have sustained popular songwriting for almost a century. There are songwriters, however, who continue bucking current trends and set about delivering work that is singular rather than pale imitations of contemporary hits.
Vienna CC is among those songwriters. The European singer/songwriter’s new single “Here Comes the Attraction” is a product of work in his home studio where he personally addresses each aspect of the musical presentation. There are listeners who will find fault or otherwise struggle with the homemade sound of Vienna CC’s production, but he unquestionably captures the spirit of each new composition despite whatever limitations he’s working against. “Here Comes the Attraction” is no different.
Vienna CC claims melodies are the foundation of everything he writes and the new single bears it out. “Here Comes the Attraction” has a steady mounting quality and the song’s construction moves in a coherent manner from one passage to the next. An insistent pulse in the heart of the track serves as its anchor without ever overwhelming the song or listeners; it is, instead, a focal point for listeners and the instrumental touches orbiting it fully flesh out the song.
“Talk-singing” characterizes his vocal delivery. Vienna CC, without a doubt, favors the “talk” more than “singing” and it’s notable how his vocal style never inhibits the song’s melodic potential. It underscores it, instead, by juxtaposing his unorthodox approach against such basic songwriting fundamentals. Vienna CC, likewise, makes a shrewd decision never allowing the song to overstay its welcome. It is well-crafted for a wide variety of radio stations across the globe and its offbeat presentation works in its favor.
The song has an inherently optimistic message. Vienna CC doesn’t turn a withering eye on this sort of mating ritual, for lack of a better term, but his observational skills draw the conclusion that you don’t need muscle cars and other meaningless tinsel to take part in such things. Each of us possesses qualities that can serve us well in such moments. Despite English not being Vienna’s first language, his writing cuts across any barriers and connects with listeners. This isn’t awkward and obscure Euro pop but, instead. Strikes an universal chord every listener will respond to.
We can expect Vienna CC will continue writing and recording one of a kind of songs for the near future. There’s no hint of flagging creative energies in his work, no inklings of weariness with the process; if anything, it’s rare to hear such creative exuberance on display. If you haven’t heard Vienna CC’s work before, “Here Comes the Attraction” is an excellent place to start. The song’s bright pop sheen will hook many and keep them coming back for more. His existing fans will rejoice at yet another outstanding addition to his growing discography.
Rachel Townsend
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