Sweet, soulful vibes make for the most timeless-sounding songs, and Doug Ferony’s all too aware of this. The soulful balladeer from New York City’s been honing his craft for years, his experience and skill seeping through every pore of his work. His latest single, “Time After Time,” released on streaming platforms earlier today, and as big fans of soulful ballads, we simply had to check it out.
“Time After Time” promises a tearful and sweet journey as Doug shares his profound thoughts on relationships. These are all fresh on the artist’s mind, as the recording of this single and album took place after the passing of Doug’s late wife, Joan. As a result, the track’s sweet and joyous vibes suddenly juxtapose a melancholic background. Most importantly, it makes for some incredibly compelling musical ideas.
Doug’s love for the genre and style is evident in his inflections and intonation, marking his delivery with an exceptional quality that’s difficult to replicate. It harkens back to the days of old greats such as Frank Sinatra, echoed in the style of writing on the album. A certain dedication to match that old-fashioned but classic sound leaves listeners wanting more.
Doug doesn’t waste any time commanding the listeners’ attention either, between his somber, dulcet tones and forceful but suave vocal inflections. It all works in favor of the single. It matches perfectly with the writing, sweetly sad and painfully sincere. Every line is delivery rings with conviction and honesty that it’s impossible not to get swept up in the single’s atmosphere.
Musically, “Time After Time” keeps to its theme and ideas, with most compositions staying simple and unintrusive. It’s all simply an accompaniment to Doug’s vocal performance, which allows every song to soar. Of course, the subtle ways the pianos shift between sounding soft and intense moments of emotion elevate the song to a new level. The way it manages this without getting in the way is impressive.
There’s a lot to love about this single and how it progresses. During the arrangements and sound play towards the classics, modern production keeps it sounding wonderfully clean and contemporary. There’s a surprising amount of range behind Doug’s performance on the single, and we’re eager to see how that translates to the full album.
“Time After Time” wears its influences on its sleeve, but Doug’s unique stylings and inflections shine through. It makes for a unique musical experience, one we definitely recommend if you’re a fan of this classical style of music. He puts his A-game into his performance here, and we’re eager to see more.
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