Samantha Gongol is one half of platinum selling duo Marian Hill who have touched millions of listeners over the years with their electronic pop releases. Now the songwriter has embarked on a solo career. Her playful and fun indie pop single "Flash In The Pan" was shared a couple of months ago to much critical acclaim and now she returns with another riveting musical offering "Planes Are Low".
"Planes Are Low" is an anthem for the bleeding soul. Samantha Gongol delivers a raw and introspective single that captures a difficult time in the artist's life. She uses the metaphor of a plane flying low to mirror her feelings of sadness, disillusionment and uneasiness. The songwriter also is grappling with the fact that time is passing and she must confront the complexities of getting older. She sings, "The planes are low / Now there are lines on my face / I trace the escape of my youth / I don't know what to do." Musically, "Planes Are Low" is a blissful yet moody slice of indie pop with singer-songwriter undertones. The lyrics feel like intimate confessions, made more poignant by Samantha's delicate yet powerful soulful vocal delivery. The song features lush piano chords and the production is minimal, allowing the lyrics to take center stage. The music video shows the artist behind the scenes of the show, giving listeners a glimpse into the other lonely side of being a performer.
"Planes Are Low" blends her growth as both an artist and a person. It’s as though she’s taken everything she’s learned about herself, her relationships, and the world around her, and channeled it into an anthem that is both deeply personal and artistically fearless. The song is a compelling reminder that Samantha Gongol's greatest gift lies in her ability to capture the complexity of human emotion in song.
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