When it comes to the old X Factor game, there have been a fair few winners and losers in the show's time. While things didn't quite work out for former winners Steve Brookstein, Leon Jackson and Shayne Ward, a few have been lucky. And it's probably safe to say Ella Henderson's joined the likes of One Direction, Little Mix and Cher Lloyd as one of those who broke the telly talent show curse. Yup, after the mahoosive success of her platinum-certified and Ryan Tedder-penned debut single "Ghost," the 18-year-old British soulstress' back with another big belter of a tune.
Taken from the former X Factor star's ridiculously-long-awaited debut album, "Chapter One," "Glow," serves as the follow-up to her debut single "Ghost," which went straight to No.1 in the UK back in June. Produced by Steve Mac, "Glow," is a pop mid-tempo with a vibe of a sadness and melancholy and Henderson's deep voice makes a perfect fit with this song. Literally living for the chanty chorus bit. "Glow" heads in a rather different direction than the power-pop number "Ghost." With its thumping and dreamy melody, the song not only shows Henderson's incredible versatility, but also really allows her angelic vocals to shine through.
Taken from the former X Factor star's ridiculously-long-awaited debut album, "Chapter One," "Glow," serves as the follow-up to her debut single "Ghost," which went straight to No.1 in the UK back in June. Produced by Steve Mac, "Glow," is a pop mid-tempo with a vibe of a sadness and melancholy and Henderson's deep voice makes a perfect fit with this song. Literally living for the chanty chorus bit. "Glow" heads in a rather different direction than the power-pop number "Ghost." With its thumping and dreamy melody, the song not only shows Henderson's incredible versatility, but also really allows her angelic vocals to shine through.
Just like her catchy pop thumper "Ghost," the accompanying wistful clip, is just as ethereal, also has a sort of 'dark' theme, despite of the song title, sees Henderson glides through a field from dusk till dawn, belting the track on the edge of a forest, while a group of teenagers wander about an industrial site and do a cool 'tribal' dance at nigh time. When daylight is almost back, the adolescents walk through the field Henderson was singing in and make their way head towards a city in the distance. There are loads of cool critters dancing about like loons in a spooky woods as she shows off those unstoppable vocal chops of hers.
Like "Ghost," it's a bit of a grower, but you can guarantee your mom/dad/nan/literally everyone will be asking for the album for Christmas. Cool video, and I get the message. We are the youth, we are full of life, and we are glowing! Simply put, it's every bit as young, wild and free as you wanted it to be. On top of the insanely catchy hook and gorgeous video, it's a showcase for a pretty unique voice in Brit-pop that might be a surprising one to watch this fall.
Like "Ghost," it's a bit of a grower, but you can guarantee your mom/dad/nan/literally everyone will be asking for the album for Christmas. Cool video, and I get the message. We are the youth, we are full of life, and we are glowing! Simply put, it's every bit as young, wild and free as you wanted it to be. On top of the insanely catchy hook and gorgeous video, it's a showcase for a pretty unique voice in Brit-pop that might be a surprising one to watch this fall.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment