“Find My Own Way“ by al kenizo

“Find My Own Way” by al kenizo, an innovative artist from Australia, is an enchanting, genre-blending landscape that captivates the listener from the first beat. House rhythms, pop melodies, and electronic textures merge to create something uniquely representative of al kenizo’s artistry. From writing, to recording, to producing, al kenizo is a solo creator through every step of the process. You can hear his immense attention to detail, as well as his vulnerable connection to his art, in every layer of the arrangement. 

The heavy house-style beat is the backbone of the song, which is somewhat contrasted with the pretty acoustic piano that plays on top of it. The light, lilting melodies of the piano soften the hits of the drums, mirroring the chaotic emotions of al kenizo in this song, seen in the line “lost in the clouds where reality fades.” The echoing vocals and unpredictable arrangement make the listener feel like they themselves are lost in the clouds, but the dreamy, electronic ear candy and mournful strings makes it feel great. A particularly cool moment is when everything but the piano drops out, and then the beat slowly builds back in, adding thrumming bass and tense strings to craft an eclectic and emotional arrangement.

Though much of the song is emotionally charged, the tag line offers a bit of hope. al kenizo sings “I find my own way,” despite the confusing, and often overwhelming, feelings in life. Recorded in his bathroom that acts as a safe space, the reverberating vocals and ambient sounds of this song offer a safe space to the listener as well.

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