A soft, controlled, elegant dose of neo-soul artistry, ‘The way u…’ greatly showcases Silja Rós’ enchanting vocals, stunningly nuanced and complex in their tone, yet friendly and approachable in their delivery. Sonically, we are in slow-burn ballad territories; a luscious arrangement sees drums and electric piano sustaining a delicate horns section, providing three minutes and a half of class and gentle charm.
Hailing from Iceland, Silja Rós expands the creative process with her life partner and talented musician Magnús Dagsson; the pair seems to be working well together, with Silja’s relatable and soulful songwriting perfectly matched by Magnús’ compositional expertise. The result is a record that completely wraps the listener in musical magic – a sign that we are dealing with truly enlightened artistic work.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the song, Rós explains: I wrote ”The way u…“ one morning in my apartment in Copenhagen when I was feeling extra grateful for my boyfriend at the time, who is now my fiancé. He is the Yin to my Yang and his grounded energy is exactly what I need”.
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