Rachel Barror - ‘Ground Up’
The upcoming single, ‘Ground Up’ by Rachel Barror, is available to stream on SoundCloud now!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Rachel Barror is a singer/songwriter, originally from Dublin, who now lives in London. Surrounded by music from a young age, Rachel developed her talent as a singer and songwriter, taking inspiration from artists and producers that include the likes of Prince, Erykah Badu, Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, India Arie, Stevie Wonder, Madonna, Tori Amos, Cinematic Orchestra, Hans Zimmer, Bonobo and SIA.
With a background in classical piano, Rachel’s compositional talent has seen her work with a plethora of songwriters and producers that include Steve Dubs – Chemical Brothers, Ruadhri Cushnan – Mumford & Sons, and Ed Sheeran. She also co-wrote 'Chameleon Life' for Sony Music, resulting in a nomination for the Meteor Choice Music Prize Irish Song of The Year. With regular work coming Rachel’s way as a session singer and performer in London, it’s fair to say that her success as a solo artist has only begun.
FEATURED RELEASE
The upcoming single, ‘Ground Up’ by Rachel Barror, is available to stream on SoundCloud now! When asked about the meaning behind her latest single, Rachel had this to say:
“[Ground Up] reflects all the mixed emotions I’ve been experiencing during this time. Speaking with my friends I’ve found that even though we’ve all had different experiences, the feelings are pretty much the same. To me it really just emphasises that we’re all on this road together and even though we may feel lonely we’re definitely not alone. By speaking up about it and reaching out to others for help can only strengthen us.”
The single sits in at around a smooth 81bpm and commences with a five second solo piano introduction. Rachel's vocal color is relaxed and emotive, matching the melodic flow of the instrumentation. At the 0:29 mark, a very subtle percussive beat is added alongside a more prominent bass. Additional vocal lines are layered to create a full harmonised sound that provides the perfect amount of stylistic diversification from the verse.
The repeated lyrical phrase “From the ground up”, finds a way to embed itself within the subconscious of the listener, with the memorable melody synchronistically matching the phrasing. A gradual diminuendo-styled outro sees various layers of instrumentation drop out, leaving Rachel’s powerful vocal performance in the prominent position, alongside gentle piano.
Fans of Rachel Barror, as well as those who appreciate new and creative music, will definitely want to hear this single. Make sure you follow Rachel Barror on social media to keep up to date with upcoming releases and performances!
ARTIST: Rachel Barror
SINGLE: Ground Up
GENRE: Singer/Songwriter
