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SETH WALKER TURNS MILES INTO MAGIC: HOW A 1,500-MILE DRIVE INSPIRED THE MOST RADIANT ANTHEM OF HIS CAREER (“REARVIEW FULL OF YOU”)

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And now for our featured guest is the outstanding Seth Walker, a man who creates music that is much more than simply sounds because it becomes an expression of true dedication and comes from such genuine feelings of love. The deeply personal and painful process of creation was started with the most touching appeal that came from his mother, who struggles with her illness called Parkinson Plus. Thanks to the distance that lies between him and his mother, who lives in Florida while he lives in Iowa, Seth Walker created the music that is unique in its own way. His songs are not just played; they are alive and describe the geography of love, warmth of memory, fear of losing something, and the strength of the feelings that live between tears. The music he creates is so honest that it will destroy your soul. He released a track on 10th July called “Rearview Full Of You”. Time to discuss the song

However, it is the instant that the vocal takes the center stage when the real spellbinding magic takes place. The vocals, which are performed with such depth and soul that you get the feeling of having your very heart plucked right out of your chest, have an incredible emotional connection which makes this song not only sound amazing but feel even more amazing.

And this is such an emotionally intense master class of an original song about the pain and heartache of having to let go of someone whom you have loved with all your heart and having to carry them with you through every mile of loneliness that is to follow. Having to bid farewell to those who helped make us into who we are might just be the most emotionally painful load that any one of us has to carry at some point in our lives. Formulated during the reflective times of driving for 1,500 miles all the way back from Iowa to Florida with a tinge of sadness in separating from his mother, this song transforms the simple act of glancing at the mirror in the car into a powerful metaphor with a movie-like effect. Seth Walker takes on the feeling of separation and makes it into an incredible and poetic work of art; he has turned the rear-view mirror into something much more important, the looking glass of love, loss, and even the fragility of time itself. And it is such a remarkable piece that reminds us once again why we love him so much for his talent; his unique gift of God to transform heartbreaks into timeless ballads.

Instead of being weighed down by the oppressive shadow of sadness, the song encapsulates its immensely profound story through an intensely beautiful and sunny dance pop production that is nothing but sheer catharsis. Glittering, ecstatic synths, lush and varied vocal harmonies, and an immensely uplifting musical composition come together to form a celebration of the defining moments of life, illustrating that even amidst all the darkness that life has to offer, joy can still prevail. The true brilliance of this stunning masterpiece is in its soul of purest truth; every lyric and melody of the song comes out of pure, untouched voice notes taken while Walker is on his emotional journey back home.

In many ways, this particular track goes far beyond simply being a single, because it acts as both a radiant celebration of the tremendous power of maternal love, as well as a passionate call to raise awareness about Parkinson’s Plus, as well as an equally passionate, but gentle reminder for us to hug those we care about as much as possible before it’s too late. The overwhelming, warm emotion that permeates throughout this track is personal for Walker on so many different levels, and its effect is so profoundly moving and tenderly emotional that it will bring tears to your eyes. It’s through Walker’s openness and willingness to let us into the intimate and highly vulnerable connection between himself and his mother that not only gives us a song but also gives us the chance to get in touch with Walker on an even more profound and human level than ever before. And that’s what purposeful music is all about, coming from an artist who continues to remind us why we love him so dearly.

Stream “Rearview Full Of You” on Spotify 

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