Review: "Quiet" - Erynn McLeod
- Pejah Carr
- 3 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Fervent singer-songwriter Erynn McLeod has just released her decade-spanning anthem "Quiet," an evocative track that follows McLeod's journey through life and complex personhood. Sending out a resounding message filled with maturity, acceptance, and the simultaneity of identity and experience, McLeod reflects on her triumphs and tribulations. The powerful lyric "I am simultaneously 9 and 19, 29 / The ending of a decade and I finally have a healthy mind" captures the very essence of accumulation and the passage of time. Her song is a product of life, of having lived through every phase, of fully experiencing the growing pains of knowing and not knowing, and of making peace with the amalgam of mistakes and choices that make up our very beings. Her proud admittance of imperfection and her proclamation of what she is and what she is not have given listeners an authentic taste of McLeod's honesty and character. "Quiet" is a deeply personal and relatable track for many who have taken their walks through life and come out of it with a subtle fondness.
"Quiet" is sentimental yet powerful, fueling a spirited uproar in the listener in spite of its title. McLeod truly showcases her lyrical depth and impressive range throughout this song, resonating deeply within each listener. In addition, the strings serve as a pivotal point in the piece: light, grounding, and ever-present. These stringy instrumentals provide a point of return, creating a nice back-and-forth relationship between the song's impassioned surges and its natural ebb. As a soft contrast, McLeod's vocals are clean, yet angsty; her emotions shine shine through powerfully and complement the instrumentation well. The spoken bridge is echoey and intimate, giving us goosebumps of awe. The inspirational words that McLeod lends us here are candid and birthed from her own story, which make the song feel more personalized altogether. Overall, "Quiet" is a track that swells and grows alongside McLeod to create something truly beautiful, memorable, and real. With it, we are left with the perfectly bittersweet taste of growing as we go.
Erynn McLeod is a rising singer-songwriter with an extensive background in music. Based in Charlottesville but connected to her roots in New York, the decorated singer-songwriter has curated her musical theater and folk-inspired sound into something more distinct and contemporarily her own. Studying and graduating in music and musical theater across NY and Europe, McLeod exhibits a true passion for her craft, honing her skills in various genres and backgrounds. Her most recent release, "Quiet," is a work shared off of her debut EP titled "Man of the House" and prepares audiences for the new wave of sound and creativity on the horizon. Set to release on June 27th, fans eagerly await to see what heart-stirring hits McLeod has in store! Stay tuned and follow her socials below for more updates on releases.
Written By Pejah Carr
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