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4 out of 5 stars

Sam Gellaitry, "Duo" [๐Ÿ“ท: Parlophone / Viewfinder Recordings Limited]Scottish singer, songwriter, and producer Sam Gellaitry shines on his short yet utterly sweet single, โ€œDuo.โ€

If you havenโ€™t added Scottish electronic musician ๐ŸŽ™ Sam Gellaitry to your listening rotation, well, what exactly are you waiting for? Gellaitry returns with new music in 2021 led by the single, ๐ŸŽต โ€œDuoโ€.ย  Here, Gellaitry is a do-it-all man performing, producing, and writing the record.ย  He definitely proves that he doesnโ€™t require a team of writers or producers which speaks to the breadth of his musical talent.ย 

Sam Gellaitry is all about brevity on โ€œDuo.โ€ Ultimately, the single runs just two minutes and change.ย  Regardless, thatโ€™s plenty of time for Gellaitry to bless the track with sheer excellence.ย  First and foremost, โ€œDuoโ€ is a groovy as hell โ€“ in the most heavenly way possible.ย  Never underestimate the power of groove โ€“ it goes a long way.ย  Beyond the groove, the overall production, also handled by Gellaitry, is on-point. ย So, with groove and an ear catching backdrop, that leaves songwriting and the vocal performance to evaluate.ย  The results, like everything else regarding duo, are sweet.ย  Gellaitry sings well, delivering a balanced, well-rounded performance.ย  The songwriting is also strong, tackling everyoneโ€™s favorite topic, love.ย  So, what is the section of the song to beat? That would be the chorus, of course โ€“ would you expect any different?

โ€œThey think you can do better
All alone
A couple of strangers acting clever
Oh no
They come and go itโ€™s temperamental
I told you so I only care about forever
I wish you the best in all your future endeavors
Letโ€™s see where this goes and find out if we end up better.โ€

Final Thoughts ๐Ÿ’ญ

All in all, Sam Gellaitry shines on his short and utterly sweet single, โ€œDuo.โ€ โ€œDuoโ€ checks off all of the boxes when it comes to production, singing, and songwriting.ย  Furthermore, itโ€™s relatable given the theme, again, LOVE.

4 out of 5 stars


๐ŸŽ™ Sam Gellaitry โ€ข ๐ŸŽต โ€œDuoโ€ โ€ข ๐Ÿท Parlophone / Viewfinder Recordings Limited โ€ข ๐Ÿ—“ 4.15.21
[๐Ÿ“ท: Parlophone / Viewfinder Recordings Limited]

 


the musical hype

the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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