‘Please Pass the Indie’ Review
"The Fire" is a powerful work of art. The cinematic, sweeping feeling of this music is infectious. Rhythmic persistence and larger-than-life gang vocals set the stage for a fantastic piece of music. The world-pop feel to this song is expertly crafted, while the story-like narrative of the lyrics is engaging and inviting. Huge keyboard sounds, swirling synths, foundational drum tones, and a touch of strings set the perfect backdrop for Stephen's dynamic and expressive vocal performance.
Lyrically, "The Fire" pays homage to brave men who gave their lives in an attempt to fight raging fires during the historic Chornobyl disaster.
"I remember the sounds of boots on the floor, then a knock at the door and a man in uniform."
Snippets of a true story tell these young men's tragic and heroic tale.
"Fire…they fought the fire."
The powerful vocal delivery of these lyrics makes them even more impactful, a remarkable confluence of lyric and delivery.
Review by Patrick Joseph