By Kevin Malton, Editor
The independent singer-songwriter Dante Shivers has released his transatlantic inspired single 'Changes'. Inspired by a fleeting connection in London with a Ballerina, the song is a true testament of self-discovery for the talented artist. Written fifteen years ago in the US and recorded in Thailand, the song highlights Shivers' evolution but personally and musically. The songwriter himself aptly puts it like this: "a song originally written by a young man wondering whether he would ever pursue the life he dreamed about was ultimately finished while he was doing exactly that..".
The song opens with a gentle acoustic strum as a fuller sound is teased. The vocal is a pure, polished performance. Intimate and inviting, Shivers is clearly a refined artist. The promised story, of a brief connection, a hope for the future, is captured by the lyrics brilliantly. Some of the lines are extremely poignant; "and if we stare at the clock for long enough, then we might find that we're running out of time" for example. There is a great use of a slight dramatic pause at the end of the chorus too. A warm lead guitar serves as a bridge to a second verse, allowing the song to feel welcome in its tempo and unhurried. The emotion throughout the track is a slow build, feeling genuine. This is the sound of authenticity.
Dante Shivers self-produced this track, proving his talent not only lies in songwriting, but arrangement and an overall feel for sound. His vocal is lived-in and melodic. His back catalogue moves between alt-rock, blues and folk with Shivers working on each song's arrangement for its unique needs rather than attempting to fit songs into one specific sound.
With themes of love, change, loss and regret (as perfectly showcased here on 'Changes'), Shivers creates personal songs that listeners can resonate with. For emotionally honest storytelling with a real authentic warmth, give 'Changes' an unhurried listen.
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