Blenko, the Manningtree-based artist hailing from Essex releases the remix of โOnly a Matter of Time,โ expertly reimagined by Pigeon Post. Initially produced by Michael Hemmings, frontman of Low Lying Sun, this remix breathes new life into the track and uplifts us on the ever-changing dynamics of relationships.
At its core, โOnly a Matter of Timeโ sears through the changes in feelings. Blenko draws from personal experiences and musically shows us how they evolve, adapt, and ultimately shape us.
Blenkoโs soft and high vocals reflect what she perseveres with vulnerability and acceptance. Yet she dissociates to set a mood with descriptive imagery like rain and clouds to gloomily symbolize how difficult it can be for emotions to adapt to the changing tides. Nevertheless, she enhances the lyrical narrative, engaging us in our imaginations. As she sings, โWe are on, we are off,โ she conveys how tumultuous and uncertain modern love can be.
The remix gets upbeat as it pulses with thumping beats and glitzy synth textures and permeates the music beautifully with the underlying theme of transformation and growth. In the chorus, Blenko delivers her central message, โOnly a matter of time before we fly again and again surely,โ and unravels the hope and anticipation for brighter days ahead, empowering herself in self-love.
As the track progresses, the beautiful string arrangements elevate the emotional resonance. This cinematic grandeur romanticizes the inevitability of change and transience. Blenkoโs influences, including Suzanne Vega and Leonard Cohen, can be traced in the thoughtful songwriting and nuanced musical arrangements.
Listen to โOnly a Matter of Timeโ by Blenko to remind yourself at the end of the day, you still got you.
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Review By: Naomi Joan