Dylan Cox - “Surprise”
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Singer songwriter Dylan Cox, from Los Angeles, brims with heartfelt sincerity in the soulful pop-rock ballad, “Surprise.”
“Surprise” is one hell of a lush, laid-back track with an irresistibly intimate and contemplative vibe running throughout. The track feels like it has the ghost of Lennon running through it, drawing comparisons to “Mind Games” if it was a wistful, hopeful acoustic version.
Taking centre stage musically are the elegant layers of soft, resonant, and warm acoustic guitar, played with a pleasant sense of subtlety. Adding to the mellow atmosphere are the dreamy, smooth bell tones of the electric piano and delicate flurries of synth pads. Coupled with the great little key hook motifs and a breezy percussive element, “Surprise” feels beautifully personal and sincere.
Dylan Cox delivers a great natural vocal performance across the composition. Filled with quiet, reflective strength, the delivery is nothing short of authentic as it perfectly captures the feeling of fragility and wonder in human emotion. Again, there are hints of Lennon, but also the understated charisma of Richard Ashcroft.
Dylan Cox explains the meaning behind the lyrics, saying that “Surprise” is “A love song. About the incredulous miracle of falling in and finding love, the surprise and serendipity of it.” The ballad is filled with stunning, evocative emotional climaxes while maintaining a deeply heartfelt and intimate vibe throughout. “Surprise” is out now, so what are you waiting for… press play.