“Count On Me“ by Love, Pax

“Count On Me” by Love, Pax is an incredibly moving track that features warm acoustic guitars, enveloping vocals, and poignant lyrics. Love, Pax is a solo project from singer-songwriter James Paxton, a talented artist who has had his hand in several different musical groups, but branches out into a lighter folk sound with this project. “Count On Me” is ambient and captivating, welcoming you into a dreamy soundscape full of thought-provoking lyrics and moving instrumentation. 

Steady acoustic guitar strumming lays the backbone for this track as piano chords ring out and electric guitars slide through the arrangement. The vocal is raw and vulnerable, with an echoing atmosphere that you can’t look away from. Extra layered vocals and swirling textures add to the hypnotizing effect of the track, matching the disorienting emotions that “Count On Me” talks about. A tribute to his late father, lyrics like “I hope you know you can always count on me” and “show me what I’m living for” delve into the deep and unconditional love among family members.

The music video for this track features old home videos of Paxton’s family, primarily centered around his father. The video cuts between these nostalgic clips and Paxton in present day playing his guitar, looking mournful and introspective as if he himself is watching those memories. This cinematic approach to the music video is fitting, as Paxton’s father is Bill Paxton, a well-known and well-loved actor and filmmaker. This song and video tribute remind all of us to always value that one of a kind nostalgia and love present in our familial ties.

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