Musician: Lara Taubman: Singer-songwriter
Single: ‘The Siren;’ Music Video Released: June 8, 2024; Featured on the Album ‘The Gospel of Getting Free;’ Album Released: June 21, 2024
The most intriguing musicians ultimately prove to be those who embark on major life-changing work on themselves throughout their careers – in the most positive way possible. New York City-based Americana singer-songwriter Lara Taubman is one such artist who has remained true to herself in all of her albums. On her latest record, the 10-track folk-inspired release ‘The Gospel of Getting Free,’ she proves her transformative style. She not only remains loyal to her usual style, but also tells her story from a renewed perspective, particularly on the LP’s newly released single, ‘The Siren,’ and its accompanying video.
The new blues-driven album represents a crucial physical and spiritual rite of passage for the musician, who has stated that music has saved her during the hardest times in her life. She effortlessly honed her classic signature sound into ‘The Siren,’ which feature haunting lyrics and melodies that are reminiscent of such similar artists as Gillian Welch and Joni Mitchell.
Taubman crafted an inspirational and unique blend of country and classic rock instrumentals tha support her true folk and Americana vocals. That unparalleled sound, coupled with her insightful lyrics, are a guiding force in allowing her to overcome her complex trauma and becoming her true self.
The song possesses a distinctive storytelling ability that chronicles the singer’s yearning to grow. As a result, her need for emotional freedom and true joy not only drives the tune’s musicality, but also the visual aesthetic of its music video.
Driven by illuminating imagery, ‘The Siren’s video shines in its close-up shots of Taubman singing. She croons about her emotional remorse over the disconnect from one of the most important people in her life. She ponders if his commitment to caring for her made him regret that he was driven off the course of his initial dreams. She also ponders if her current life circumstances will shine brighter if she sings a song of the titular siren to steer her to happiness.
Known for her raw and emotive vocal style, Taubman once again crafted a musically and emotionally transformative track with ‘The Siren,’ which carries a sense inner hope instead of despair. Driven by beautifully haunting melodies, the tune’s arrangement is minimalistic yet powerful. As a result, the musician’s vocals and poignant lyrics are the main captivating factor in the track, whose focus is on its story and underlying message about people’s conflicting emotions.
Overall, ‘The Siren’ and its accompanying video thrives on their finessed Americana-indie folk-gospel-infused vocals and instrumentals, particularly the guitar, and engaging imagery. The single helps map out the transformational journey the artist embarks on throughout the record to form a new, happier, more content life. The song notes her belief in the power of music to bring joy and peace into people’s lives.
For more information on Taubman, visit her official website, as well as her Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, Spotify and YouTube pages.
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