PRIMARY URL: http://www.peneloperobin.com
Though the premise for her new music
video is simple, there’s nothing ordinary about the sensational brand of pop
that young Penelope Robin is dishing out in “Some Girls.” Robin’s big voice
transcends the limits of stereophonic recording in her latest single, and in
its accompanying music video, viewers are treated to a visual tapestry that is
reflective of her unique talent, and moreover, the content of a song that
reigns supremely over its contemporaries in 2019. Her swaggering lyrical
approach invites us to embrace the confidence that she so poetically espouses
in this track, and in watching her find joy in the simple sights and sounds of
an urban setting, we’re inspired to revisit a childlike wonderment that exists
within all of us, regardless of age.
Robin’s vocal is extremely well-mixed
in this single. Though the gentle piano play that frames it in the composition
is brooding and equally as evocative, her words are always at the center of our
attention, cushioned between the rigid textures in the instrumentation but
never crushed by their grandiosity. You could make the argument that her style
of singing is so organic and natural that it would stand out no matter the
backdrop, and considering the intricacies that comprise the melody in “Some
Girls,” I would be inclined to agree with you. Robin is the type of singer who
doesn’t need a lot of fancy bells and whistles to steal the spotlight away from
everything else going on around her; this isn’t to discount the efforts of her
backing band here, but instead to highlight how profound a vocalist she truly
is.
OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNK9D15ZWIk
The lyrics that wash over us in “Some
Girls” are accessible and catchy from the onset, and don’t fall apart in the
chorus in favor of adopting a predictably hooking rhyme. Whether you’re a big
fan of pop music or not, there’s no denying the talent that she displays here
linguistically; inside of a mere two and a half minutes of play, she weaves
together a sharp, erudite narrative that is relatable across age and gender
borders – something that, to be fair, is a marvelous feat in its own right. If
she’s this adept at only 11 years old, one really has to wonder just how
incredibly skilled she’s going to be ten years from now with a plethora of
professional experience under her belt.
“Some Girls” is a fun but poignant pop
song that starts off 2019 right for Penelope Robin, whose tremendous potential
as a recording artist is utilized excellently here. You know you’re onto
something good when a song communicates to the audience texturally as well as
lyrically, and in the case of this single, words like “engaging” simply doesn’t
do the subject justice. I’m eager to see what Robin does with her sound next,
and further, how she develops her palate to suit whatever musical direction she
wants to take as an adult. This is a very exciting time in the history of
music, and with young people like Penelope Robin at the forefront of indie
culture, I’m confident that audiophiles have nothing to worry about as we enter
this bold new era in pop.
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Bethany Page
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