Review: "All The Best" - Natalie Livingston

Describing this new era as a "movie about the 50s released in the 80s", "All The Best" is a single Natalie Livingston projects her astounding vocals. This pop-ballad anthem develops themes of conflicted feelings, heartbreak, and dreaming about what could have been. Natalie's voice is very emotional and raw, projecting the complexities the song emmits. Lines about saying goodbye but still caring show how hard it can be to move on. The 80s-inspired sound gives the song a nostalgic and dreamy vibe. Natalie’s ability to mix vintage style with real feelings makes the song stand out.

The production enhances Natalie's modern voice while still creating that vintage vibe. Synths and soft piano give the track an 80s-style sound, while still feeling fresh and current. The subtle guitar riffs and layered harmonies build throughout the song without overwhelming the vocals. There’s a smooth rise and fall in the instrumentation that mirrors the emotional ups and downs of the lyrics.  Effects are used in a careful way that supports the storytelling. The production helps turn the song into something that sounds both timeless and personal.

Based in New York City, Natalie Livingston is a multidisciplinary artist with her bubblegum pop sound and melancholic disco beats. Drawing inspiration from artists in her youth, such as Lady Gaga, Adele, and Brandi Carlile, Natalie has achieved success with her recent singles and is gaining traction rapidly with her authentic and quirky aesthetic. Expect more singles this summer because Natalie plans on culminating her pop hits into an EP in the fall.

Written By Adalyn Reichenberger

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