Tim: I realised after I wrote it that Wednesday’s post may have given the impression that Melodifestivalen 2014 was Martin’s first outing; hell no, in fact he’s been going a couple of decades. Here’s a particular highlight, from 2011.
Tim: That’s a heck of a first few notes, I think you’ll agree, which is a good start for what’s a very good track.
Tom: I’m DANCING IN MY CHAIR to the first verse, Tim. Maybe it’s late and I’m tired as I write this, maybe I’m just in a suggestible mood, but since when did the first verse do that?
Tim: You think? Because my thought was that the verse wasn’t really the greatest, but then that chorus is very definitely loud and vigorous and enticing.
Tom: Oh! Oh you’re so wrong. The chorus was a bit of a let-down, because it’s a little bit slow and suddenly goes into a minor key at the end. I’m all about the insistent percussion and the synth backing in the verses, and that’s really weird for me.
I’m guessing you’re about the choruses, though?
Tim: Oh yes – the last chorus in particular, back after that shouty then briefly quiet middle eight, could safely be described as enormous. Multiple vocal lines, massive production with big beats behind it…basically everything you need for a terrific dance track. Martin Stenmarck: excellent artist.
Tom: Agreed.