Bob Gemmell’s “Slowtown (Taylor Version)” undergoes a psychedelic Americana trance through the quiet, introspective atmosphere of a small California coastal town. Produced by Sterno Bums International with JeffyD the Sonic Lord, the track injects tranquility through immersion.
“Slowtown (Taylor Version)” begins with a jittery voice recording, immediately pulling listeners into the candid, reflective mood of the piece. As the guitar melodies start to chime and shimmer, they carry a lazy, heavy Americana vibe. The drum beats fall in waves, hitting hard to bring a groove to the rhythmic flow and the laid-back tone. Gemmell’s high, accented voice adds an intriguing element, and his delivery, with its leisurely and continuous flow, reinforces the track’s psychedelic feel. With no breaks between lines, he gives the verses a seamlessness that carries us along with the smooth, uninterrupted journey of sound.
The guitar solo comes during the bridge and immerses us in a rich, all-encompassing wall of sound that enhances the track’s dreamy and ethereal atmosphere.
The music video, set on a summer night in San Luis Obispo, visually encapsulates the sense of stillness and swirling motion the song conveys. The track portrays the calm mundanity of a place that stands ever so still, while the neon lights give away the idea of life coexisting. The song is less about narrative and more about capturing an impression—a mood that leaves us feeling the weight of the moment and its fleeting circulation.
Watching the time slowing down to a still haze and live in the moment in Bob Gemmell’s YouTube music video of “Slowtown (Taylor Version).”
KEEP IN TOUCH:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | SPOTIFY | BANDCAMP | WEBSITE | YOUTUBE
Review by: Naomi Joan