Rarely does life follow an orderly and linear path, but the extraordinary 50mething demonstrates that the journey of a true artist can become an incredible example of human transformation and natural rhythms. Gracefully shifting from the physical art of dancing professionally to tending to the earth as a gardener, he has flawlessly transferred this same bodily awareness and sense of connection with nature into creating beautiful soundscapes. At the age of 58 years, young by many standards, he is successfully showing that there is never a deadline on an artist’s creativity. Having brought stage performance and gardening into the depths of his soul, he has blossomed into a musical architect who can masterfully control the frequency and feeling. For someone who has been a fan for a long time of 50mething, it means having the privilege of watching a songwriter who has access to an unimaginable treasure trove of music that is yet to be released. His earlier song “Free To Go” will forever remain a transformative piece of artwork that absolutely said something to my soul in its own way. It stayed with me long after the last note was played, and now has been permanently etched into the soundtrack of my life. He has that unique gift of being able to transform human emotions into something beautiful and melodic. With this undeniably successful history behind him, 50mething is back with another bang with his recent single, “Obsession.” The song was released on September 21st and is yet another brilliant creation from one of the greatest in the business, who is clearly working at the very top of his game with this release. It is brilliant, captivating, and dripping in the level of depth that only comes with years of wisdom and skill in creating music. Let’s peel back the layers and get underneath the surface of this incredible piece of music.
As soon as the track begins, “Obsession” lights up with a fantastically energetic and lively electronic beat that will immediately grab hold of your heart and demand your full and undivided attention. This particular introductory beat has an electric and lively confidence about it that comes across like an adrenaline rush—like the spark that you just can’t resist. 50mething has mastered the ability to create the perfect beat to take control of the listener’s mind, providing enough rhythmic power to completely hypnotize his audience for the duration of the entire track.
In thematic terms, the song “Obsession” goes straight to the core of the very essence of living, breathing, and surviving by way of artistry. The story in 50mething’s “50mething” plunges right into the deeply personal obsession with music, the sheer necessity of having the earbuds at hand all times in case the soul demands an emotional release by way of sound. It is an exceptionally fresh approach to the topic, for the contemporary world is dominated by so many romantic obsessions, and 50mething shows that the true obsessions of our lives can be rooted in our artistic lifelines. For me, being an avid reader and writer, this statement has a deep, spiritual meaning because there is nothing more beautiful than his musical obsessions reflected in the irresistible power of a great book where you simply can not put it down, as every line captivates you. The way he describes this feeling is so precise; it reminds about that wonderful state of euphoria when you suddenly reach your pace and write so fast and with such intensity, as you do not want to stop at any cost. It is amazing how 50mething was able to express this incredible inspiration in sounds in the most human, relatable, and real way possible. And, of course, his songs will be an anthem for those people who have experienced complete fascination with their favorite things before. Just as usual, this man demonstrates his genius to us through his ability to create something personal for all of us. Only a truly gifted musician and storyteller can transform his sanctuary into a celebration for everyone.
In terms of musical content, “Obsession” can be described as an absolute tour de force of sound construction, built on top of an infectious, throbbing bassline that threads throughout the song like a shining golden thread. This sound construction is established in the form of a mesmerizing, pulsating ground, which flows into a catchy chorus of sparkling guitar riffs that raise the overall musicality of the song to an absolutely incredible level. In terms of vocal arrangements, “Obsession” is definitely an incredible piece of sound construction with the help of a luxurious and deep tapestry of vocals that create an incredibly intense atmosphere. However, just when one thinks that the song has reached its ultimate point, 50mething surprises us with an amazing brass section that brings the whole song to its climax. It is even more impressive because every bar here is a masterpiece of independent craftsmanship of an incomparable quality. Each element of sound, each instrument, each counter-melody, and each percussive hit has been meticulously shaped into a multi-dimensional sonic landscape crafted completely independently by 50mething himself. When the modern music business is usually associated with the necessity to involve an army of producers and expensive record companies, he shows how a simple home studio, combined with an uncompromising vision and pure passion and talent, can create a perfect piece of music comparable to any of those released on the music market nowadays. “Obsession” is not only a great single, but also a proud proclamation of artistic independence, a great example of the limitless creative potential of the musician, and proof of the fact that 50mething is playing his music at its best.
An artist can hit a home run with such an effort as “Obsession,” but in doing so, not only does he break the rules, but the roof comes crashing down. 50mething creates a piece of art that will keep you mesmerized, excited, and looking for what he has in store in the future, with an imagination and inspiration that know no boundaries.
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