"Fairy Fiesta" is a musical collaboration between Em and Me and Rainbow Rosalind. The former a mother-daughter duo from Dunedin in New Zealand, and the latter a real-life singing and dancing fairy also from New Zealand. The song also features on Em and Me's debut album: 1, 2, 3 Dis-Go!
The music is quite funky, largely due to its innovative bass line, which weaves its magic spell throughout. The electric guitar is equally impressive; dominating the sound with the type of rhythmic intensity that Chic made famous in the seventies. A sparse keyboard further lifts the intensity on the chorus adding additional dynamics to the overall vibe. The bridge features an inspired rap using a truly minimalist approach, where bass, drums and hand claps create the space for the vocals to instruct the audience in true instructive fashion.
The lyrics describe a series of unfortunate incidents in some detail; whether this involves 'slamming your finger in the door' or 'dropping your ice cream on the floor', it's all revealed here. Nonetheless, there is an upside to these calamities in that, if 'you're feeling down', then don't worry join in the Fairy Fiesta and allow us to 'sprinkle our magic everywhere'.
The overall vibe reminded me a bit of Dee-Lite's famous "Groove is in the heart", where the music presents itself as if there is a party going on, where everyone's invited, and having heaps of fun in the process.
This is a fabulous song, which is easy to dance to and ultimately succeeds in leaving the listener feeling 'Fairytastic'. Here, melodic inspiration and musical dexterity merges with the type of innocent charm that can only make you smile.The lyrics are both imaginative and effective, where we are encouraged to forget the doom and gloom, 'turn off your frown' and dance along to the "Fairy Fiesta". I'm sure this song would be a huge hit both in the classroom and at children's parties. I highly recommend it.
Em and Me and Rainbow Rosalind - the perfect match.
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