Richard Greenโs single โHappy Mondayโ is a bright, genre-blending instrumental that flips the script on one of the weekโs most hated days. Released on April 17, 2024, and recorded between his London home studio and a studio in Piacenza, Italy, the track pulses with optimism, playful rhythms, and a clear love for the guitar. With this track, Mondays can be funky, fresh, and full of groove.
From the get-go, โHappy Mondayโ charms with sparkling cymbals, catchy guitar riffs, and a rhythm section thatโs just punchy enough to nudge you into movement. The beat is alive and in no rush, bouncing along with a contagious positivity. As the track unfolds, layers of rock-pop, funk, and even touches of blues build into a lively, dynamic groove. Thereโs no need for lyrics here, Richardโs guitar speaks fluently, from slick rhythmic patterns to a soulful solo that dances somewhere between John Fruscianteโs dreamy phrasing and Princeโs magnetic flair.
Greenโs ability to marry style with spontaneity shines throughout the piece. He keeps it raw and inviting with the tune youโd want to hear live with a full band under festival lights. The songโs structure is clean yet unpredictable in just the right ways, allowing listeners to settle into its mood while staying curious about where itโll go next.
Inspired by a moment in his life when he needed joy, โHappy Mondayโ was born from a simple ideaโto find the good even in what most people dread. It shows you that if you choose to see it differently, even a Monday can bloom into something bright.
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Review by: Naomi Joan