Ian Vargo released a hauntingly impactful track, “Light Up The Room,” this October 4, 2024. The song opens with a soft piano melody that accompanies Vargo’s intimate, storytelling vocals, addressing “mom” and “dad.” His voice, tender and evocative, immediately draws listeners in as he addresses his parents and creates a personal and reflective atmosphere.
As the drums kick in, the song takes on a more uplifting rock energy, with empowering lyrics delivered in an engaging tone that makes you want to sing along. The rhythm and beats keep your head nodding, and the song flows effortlessly into a powerful bridge, featuring a thick, drifting guitar solo that gets us lost in the melody.
In “Light Up The Room,” Vargo uses dissonance in music as a conduit to express horrifying reality on mass shootings in the US and its devastating impact on children. Vargo urges for the use of reasonable firearms legislation, and the necessity to vote for candidates who support it underpins the purpose of the song, making it not just a piece of art but a call to action.
Listen to “Light Up The Room” by Vargo if you are into mellifluous music with a message.
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Review by: Naomi Joan