Amie Blu’s ‘Shadow’ is a moving masterpiece
The South London songwriter releases a beautifully crafted new single.
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Following a run of shows supporting Faye Webster, Amie Blu has just released her latest single, shadow. The new song is part of a set of new material Amie, including other singles, missing everything and swimming in pity. Shadow is a quietly powerful tune with immense depth. What starts as a delicate and dulcet track builds to an epic conclusion as Amie explores feelings of inadequacy in the face of a loved one.
I found myself amazed by the song’s arrangement on first listen. The way the track slowly but surely layers and crescendos is incredibly effective. Orchestral strings create a goosebump-inducing impact. Every guitar strum and drum hit carries a sense of weight and depth as the song slowly reveals itself. Amie’s beautiful and effortless vocals further bolster this masterful track.
Amie’s craft for songwriting and lyricism are also on full display here. “Laying in your shadow while I wait / Bathing in some kind of shallow memory”. Throughout the song, Amie reflects on how her lover’s expectations and treatment cast a shadow over her very being. But like a flower, one must step into the sunlight to start to grow. Amie’s lyrics are dripping with sincerity and earnestness as she finds a sense of power in vulnerability. Overall, shadow is a testament to Amie’s capabilities as a songwriter, as she channels heartwrenching emotion into a masterful tune.
shadow is out now via 0207 Def Jam / Polydor Label Group.