Black Cadillac – energetic, melodic, positive

Following its sad predecessor, Black Cadillac is blooming positively. An electric keyboard instead of a piano at the beginning livens up the mood. For a change, there are no drums at the beginning; the join in later. Also in the song’s middle the band goes without drums from time to time, so they can come back strongly in the chorus. The rhythm is created by the melody. Moreover, background voices are used strongly which gives the song more volume.

All in all, the song spreads positive energy. “I got a mind full of inspiration and I ain’t living in the past no more” it says. The creative process can start or has started and supports the personal inspiration immensely.

Notes are left freely to have more effect. Breaks are allowed. The song seems relaxed and rousing at the same time. The singing is very melodic again and for a change not in a deep voice. It seems as if the personal development has happened within the record and after one has broken free from everything standing in the way, the time for art and inspiration has come; just one step away from happiness.

Favorite line: “I got a mind full of inspiration and I ain’t living in the past no more.”

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