Scott Apple - “On Your Side”
USA-based Scott Apple takes listeners on a fantastic journey with the nostalgically toned indie pop rock offering “On Your Side.” Brimmed full of emotion and well-chosen textures, this song is a true gem.
“On Your Side” opens with bright, vintage piano lines and a comfortingly warm acoustic guitar that establishes a mellow and inviting atmosphere. The music gains forward momentum with the addition of drums and some deep bass. Electric guitar is added thoughtfully over this section, providing texture with rich and breezy guitar licks. The track radiates a great, early-1970s pop/ rock feel.
As we reach the half way point, “On Your Side” undergoes a majestic transformation. The tones of the track start to slow and layers peel back as if the song is about to end. From these dying embers, moody guitar work emerges, reminiscent of Dave Gilmour. The dynamics of the track lift into a crescendo of powerful emotion. But the musical journey of “On Your Side” has one more twist: arpeggiated guitar soaked in reverb closes the track, creating a dreamy and reflective ambient outro.
Scott Apple‘s vocal performance is expressive and full of spirit, reaching gorgeous falsetto tones and exuding passion and emotion. The backing vocals wonderfully support throughout, but it is the epic choir at the end that adds the icing to this cake. These layers substantially lift the moodier sections, making them powerful and spiritual. Lyrically, “On Your Side” reminds us why love is so valuable with its poetic depictions of a relationship’s best moments.
Scott Apple‘s “On Your Side” is a stunning slice of indie pop/ rock, taking us on a powerful emotional journey. Just like most relationships, this track is full of surprising twists and turns.