Gal Musette - “Moment”
Photo by Anna Azarov
Gal Musette‘s “Moment” is a hauntingly beautiful indie pop song that showcases her wonderful vocals over a driving arrangement.
The beginning of the song is a fascinating combination of piano and strange noises that hook the listener in right away. The noises aren’t majorly forward in the mix, but are one of a number of “ear candy” sounds used throughout this record. The song then gains a powerful momentum from the introduction of the bass and drums. The feel of the music makes me think of later Fleetwood Mac.
The piano gives the song’s basic arrangement a nice padding. “Moment” has a rich depth that is added by the use of deep synth sounds and harp strums, which keeps the listener interested throughout. Gal’s vocals are soft and delicate, but they have a really pleasing dynamic range, which makes her a joy to listen to. Her cinematic delivery gives the song an almost unearthly air, and her bittersweet melodies eloquently portray the sense of loss and suffering that served as the song’s inspiration.
The background of the song’s composition only heightens its poignancy. Gal's battle with writer’s block and subsequent rediscovery of the song’s lyrics and melody are examples of the significance of never giving up on one’s creative endeavours, as well as the strength of perseverance.
Overall, “Moment“ is a stunning piece of pop, full of great sounds and lush vocals..