"Music In My Head" is the latest single from Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats, who specialise in bilingual jazz-age music for families. The song is essentially about the magic of making music, where the tunes that reside in the songwriter's head are unleashed and 'come out to play'. The music begins quite dramatically with a hypnotic piano giving the listener a slight taste of what's to come. There is certainly a lot going on here in this musical mix which includes harpsicord, cello, clarinet, trumpet, double bass and drums.
The melody is both infectious and alluring, as the song bobs and weaves with delicacy and finesse throughout the track. The vocals are as clear as crystal, and despite the complexity of the arrangement the song remains easy on the ear, and should provide broad appeal to both young and old alike.
The lyrics cleverly describe the instruments that the artist hears on this musical journey, and as each instrument is introduced, there is a musical flourish which returns the favour. The song also incorporates some highly melodic scatting, providing further textural overtones to the sound. Towards the end, the song gradually builds into an operatic climax, creating the platform for a final chorus which serenades the listener before sweetly drifting away. The song also has an accompanying lyric video with superb graphics on display throughout.
A charming song, which despite its complex arrangement is fun and easy to sing along to. The band has managed to incorporate an array of instrumentation in this cathartic release of musical sensibilities. The musicians also sound like they are having heaps of fun in the process. Already a double Grammy Award winning sensation, on this form, I'm sure we'll be hearing a lot more from this band in the future.
Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats - I can't get you out of my head.
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