Julia Logan - “Top of the World”
Photo by Olof Grind
Sweden-based singer-songwriter Julia Logan has just released the beautiful folk-rock track, “Top of the World.”
“Top of the World” exudes a wonderful vintage vibe that evokes the spirit of the great acts from the 1970s. The song is structured around the melodic, sustained tones of the piano, which weave reflectively and expressively throughout the track. Thoughtful touches of acoustic and electric guitar add a lush sense of texture to the arrangement, but they are subtly used, allowing the track to breathe effortlessly.
As the drums and bass join in, the rhythmic backbone of the song feels reminiscent to later Fleetwood Mac. There is an almost Mick Fleetwood-like, smooth complexity to the percussion, complemented by the bass, which adds a rich depth to the groove.
Similarly, the exceptional and soulful vocal performance exudes that vintage vibe, as if you are listening to a classic deep cut. The layers of supporting vocals are meticulously arranged, creating an intricate performance full of harmonisation.
Logan discusses the track: “I wrote ‘Top of the World‘ with my producer Daniel Bengtson in his studio. It came from a conversation we had and a piano melody which grew into a song. The song deals with personal changes and fears, depression, getting older, and navigating societal expectations. We recorded the demo with only piano and a guitar and wanted to keep that sparseness in the final version and not overload it with production. I think we captured the sonic mood we we’re going for — and I think the song is a good introduction to my next chapter for the new album.”
Julia Logan’s “Top of the World” is a striking song that is wonderfully tinged in soulful melancholy. The track offers a delightful taste of Logan’s new album, which will be released later this year via Dumont Dumont.