INDIE FOLK ARTIST MELANIE GLENN OFFERS TRIUMPHANT ODE TO FRIENDSHIP WITH “DREAMER”
Though “Dreamer” is just guitar and vocals, Glenn manages to evoke a wide range of emotions. Isolation, joy, fatigue, fear, positivity – it’s all here in Glenn’s simple, yet evocative arrangement. The chords shift from haunting to familiar with ease, showing Glenn’s ear for subtle musical complexity. The tone is evocative of bands like Big Thief or Magnolia Electric Co., but Glenn stands on her own as a songwriter completely. There’s a sweetness and a joie de vivre at the heart of this song. The repeated refrain of “You’ll always be a dreamer / you’ll never come down” takes on new meanings with each utterance. One moment, it’s a request. The next, it’s a thank you. Then again, it could be an attempt at a self-fulfilling prophecy. Lyrically, Glenn has this masterful ability to draw every ounce of emotive blood from a simple set of lyrics. It’s what makes this song absolutely special.
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