Review: A Collection of tracks by Liverpool singer- songwriter Katy Alex
Katy Alex is a talented
singer - songwriter and LIPA student from Liverpool.
A multi-faceted vocalist who
masters up-beat tracks and ballads with equal precision. The result; vocals
which are rich and velvet in tone, melodic and heartwarming.
From stripped back tracks
to those with heavier production, Katy consistently delivers robust original
material which exudes honest lyrical content with an empowering underlying
message.
As a proficient musician
Katy makes full use of percussion instruments and plays the keyboard and guitar
with dexterity. She delivers smooth vocals which are vibrantly energetic;
synonymous with youth and yet remarkably mature possessing a depth of message
which is undeniable.
The impact of Katy's music
is long lasting. When the tracks start, they pop into your head like an
unexpected visitor. By the time you get to the hook, it is like welcoming back
an old friend.
Katy Alex's music is
undefined by specific genre. Instead, her style is diverse and each time Katy
treats her listeners to her broad range of musical prowess. Regardless of the
classification, the memory of her performance lingers on.
I had the pleasure of
reviewing a few tracks that Katy kindly sent through to me.
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“Liar Liar” – is an upbeat track featuring Katy’s smooth vocals accompanied by
her acoustic guitar. The track is a stripped back gritty performance. Beautiful
ad-libs and a catchy melody perfectly showcase Katy’s velvet tones. This is a
track dealing with the realization that someone’s habit of telling lies is
starting to have consequences “Your lies are starting to burn” This track is a
positive little ditty that celebrates triumph over adversity. To me, it
conjures up an image of colorful hues of yellow synonymous with hope and
optimism – the result: a bright and refreshing track.
Rating 4/5
“Heart strings” – this is a stunning offering by Katy Alex. I
love the depth of her vocal; captivating and endearing as she pours out her
heart with sincerity as she lays down the vocal. It is raw, mature and beautiful. She caresses
the keys of the piano / keyboard with precision as she tells the tale. The
listener has to stop and take notice with mixed feelings of empathy and
acquiescence as they relate to a time when their own heartstrings were tugged
at. This track is proof that Katy is a force to be reckoned with. Beautiful
Rating 5/5
“Three little words” Catchy little riff with smooth vocals velvet in
tone, melodic and heartwarming. It is
rich with smooth, beautiful adlibs. This is one of my favourite tracks. It is
haunting yet beautiful in its simplicity. It ends so suddenly. I wish it would
have carried on. When the track starts, it pops in your head like an unexpected
visitor and lingers in your head. Pressing play brings it back into your
consciousness as you welcome it back like an old friend. Lovely.
Rating 5/5
“My
song”
With an Electro- techno overlay, this is
quite a thumping track. I like the vocals but am not overly enamored with the
electro vibe. It overshadows the track and distracts from Katy’s vocal. That
said, it has a fun, youthful and vibrant element to it which will appeal.
Rating 3/5
“A boy like that”
I love the piano on this which is a mature
track with good lyrics and tight harmonies. This is a victorious song which
talks about not settling for second best, an empowering, beautifully written
piece.
Rating 4/5
I’m not strong – a song for Connor
This is such a touching song which was penned
in grief. Katy unburdens her emotions by expressing her grief, her sense of
loss and confesses that she is not strong.
“Tell me that I’m not alone that you’ll
always be there when I fall
That you’ll help me get through this
I don’t want to face this on my own”
This is simply Katy and her keyboard,
stripped back with her feelings laid bare. It is honest, brave and sensitive in
its delivery.
The depth of her emotion in the lyrics
that she sings is a moving recollection of the pain that she feels and the
admission of not being strong.
This track is Raw and it is real. The
intensity of her emotion is palpable. This is a moving and memorable track –
the melody, the lyrical content and the delivery make it memorable. This song is in memory of Katy's late brother.
Rating 5/5
Give myself up
The theme of this track is about surrendering
to emotion. When an affair of the heart ends dismally and a relationship is
deemed to be over, there comes a time when acknowledgment of the end is the
only choice. Katy describes this intelligently and lyrically her use of
language appropriately refers to that struggle. “I’m not strong enough to hold myself up
Rating 4/5
I’m struggling
I think it’s time, I think it’s time to give
myself up” – Once again, the
honesty of her lyricism and the simplicity of her delivery gets the message
across plain and simply. Beautiful vocals are thrown in for good measure, a
good range in pace and power which leaves the listener in an attentive state.
This is a lovely little track by Katy
Rating 4/5
“Tic Tac Toe”
This has a great beat to it that had me
moving my shoulders and nodding my head in response. A happy little number which sees Katy
demonstrate a different tone to her voice. This has a great intro that sets the
tone of song. A lovely fusion of bass and accompanying instruments make this a
super feel good track.
Rating 4/5
“Young Brave Heart” – This track is positivity personified. It is triumphant,
introspective and courageous. The track builds with intensity as the lyrical
content describes the journey that one embarks upon only to realize that the
possibilities are endless when you open your mind.
This is a great little track which is
full of conviction and deep meaning. It is sensitive, humble and positive
showing growth and development of the human spirit. Well written and
beautifully executed- a credible and strong performance by Katy. The melody as
well as the message lingers after you play it. Powerful .
Rating 5/5
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