There is no other pain like losing someone you care about unexpectedly. The shock you feel when you first hear the news is almost like you're dying with them. The energy it takes to process the whole situation is unbearable, and sometimes you don't know if you will be strong enough to make it through. You think about all the things you never got to say, all the plans you never got to do, and how you never got to say goodbye. "Unfinished Business" by Liv Miraldi is a song about trying to come to terms with the grief of losing somebody you didn't think would be gone so soon. The song is dedicated and inspired by her late mentor and publisher, Busbee, who was a Grammy-Nominated hit-songwriter and producer who passed away from brain cancer in 2019. Liv explains that Busbee gave her a boost within her dreams and was the first powerhouse person in the music industry who believed in her, and had been the reason why she was able to move to Los-Angeles shortly before his passing.
"Unfinished Business" starts with an acoustic guitar, drawing you in with it's raw emotion right from the beginning. Liv sings with such a gentle tone, really showcasing the disappointment that comes along with the topic of the song. The soundscape features a classic drum, with a folk-like groove and a little bit of blues. The emotion is very dark and sorrowful, until we get towards the end of the song when everything builds an explodes into this powerful, painful climax. The progression of "Unfinished Business" really matches what it feels like when you're going through the stages of grief. You try to hold it all inside, until you just can't anymore. This part of the song is where you cry, scream and just let it all out. This is where you realize it's okay to feel the pain, because you'll never be able to move on until you let yourself experience what you need to feel.
Liv Miraldi is a singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles, California. Originally from Lorain, Ohio, Liv is songwriter first and foremost and has dedicated a lot of time writing for and and with other artists such as ENHYPHEN, Lauren Spencer-Smith, Marc E. Bassy, Mod Sun, Johnny Orlando, and Natalie Jane, just to name a few! She has travelled across the world from Norway, to Sweden, to Germany to write songs. In 2017, she debuted as a solo artist with her first ever single, "Undertow". "Unfinished Business" is part of Liv's recent debut EP release, "2019" which is a collection of five songs that sum up one of the most difficult years Liv has had to face in her lifetime. "Unfinished Business" was released as the final single along with the EP, and Liv has admitted that it is her personal favorite track off of the project. If you enjoyed "Unfinished Business", I suggest listening to the rest of Liv's "2019" EP and following her on her socials below to keep up with her incredible journey.
Written By Kaitlyn Nicole
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