Review: "Another Life" - Jon Bryant
- Hanna Kowal
- 39 minutes ago
- 2 min read
"Another Life" by Jon Bryant is a lement for lost love. This bittersweet love song follows recollections on the misadventures of youth that led to a couple growing apart. The speaker reflects, "we lost our way/we got afraid/of stepping out of our skin." The chorus delves into fantasizing about what could have been. The lyrics paint a romantic picture, with imaginations of "watching dandelions drift under the northern lights" alongside the one that got away. This track is a reminder to listeners to have courage in love, and a message of solidarity to those who have romantic regrets.
Upbeat acoustic guitar strumming layers through the track, creating a brightness to the tune. Throughout the verse, the singing is conversational with a gentle throatiness that drives an authentic quality into the lyrics. Percussion joins the mix in the chorus as the guitar pattern changes to a single, bold strum between chord changes. Jon's narrative singing that becomes more melodic, painting the song with a passionate atmosphere. Vocalizing on an "Oh" sound creates a feeling of nostalgia as the chours rounds out. The way "Another Life" hits the ear, with its fast-paced instrumentals and raw, expressive vocals echo its message of longing.
Jon Bryant is a Canadian alternative singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose music explores emotional growth. His immersive tunes are appreciated by more than 460,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, and featured on several of the platform's editorial playlists, including "Indie All Stars" and "Folk & Friends". His discography includes singles and five full length albums with many powerful solo songs as well as collaborations with artists like girlhouse, Rose Betts, and Bre Kennedy. He is also a visual artist, and designs and illustrates his merchandise. Check out the links below to stay up-to-date with his music.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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