Review: "Stomach Butterflies" - Max Barskih
- Victoria Fitzgerald
- Jun 16
- 2 min read
Love is terrifying. Life is terrifying. Still, we push on. That is what “Stomach Butterflies” by Max Barskih is all about. Barskih wrote the emotionally compelling song as a message of hope. It speaks to the Ukrainian characteristic of loving deeply. The war in Ukraine adds another layer of meaning to this song, as Barskih makes the statement that the people of Ukraine are still here. They are still experiencing love and life, and they will rebuild their lives despite the numerous challenges and wrongdoings they have faced. A love song intertwined with the message of hope is truly empowering.
The opening of this song is mellow and enticing. Its chill guitar and beats are reminiscent of bedroom pop. The vocals are beautifully layered on top of the instrumental and results in an emotionally moving impact as Barskih moves through his wide range. An emotional and raw performance complements the vulnerable and sensitive nature of the lyrics. Listening to this song is as if having your soul bared against the rough nature of love and life itself. The instrumental and lyrics are artistically paired together to create the experience of being scared yet daring to follow the urge telling you to go deeper.
Max Barskih is an international staple of the music industry. He is a Ukrainian singer, song-writer, and producer that is in high-demand in numerous countries. Concert arenas are filled throughout Europe and his beautifully written lyrics have amassed billions of streams across multiple platforms. He has also won two MTV European Music Awards and was named by Forbes as “Ukraine’s Music Ambassador to the World”. Barskih’s work is of high artistic quality and of high value to the world we live in today, and he is no-doubt one of the amazing and iconic musicians our generation has to offer.
Written By Victoria Fitzgerald
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