Amanda Davey – A New Creation

A fiery, bluesy spirit defines Amanda Davey’s passionate “A New Creation”. Throughout the whole of the track she offers a modern flair on an ancient, classic sound. Possessing quite a keen ear for melody the way the entirety of the work progresses feels outright inspirational. Instruments abound for she opts for an all-consuming take. By far the heart and soul of the song rests with Davey’s powerful voice. She goes for a variety of tactics, belting it out for all of the heavens to hear. Over the course of the proceedings it is her thoughtful, precise lyricism that proves to be the work’s true boon.
Her style feels unique effortlessly blending in faith into her urgent creed. The message encourages paying attention, to rise up, and find salvation. Recalling a series of musicians that explored concepts of faith in compelling ways, classic gospel alongside country singers like Dolly Parton’s distinct southern drawl, the whole of the song resonates. Delivered with such care everything about the sound revolves around the journey of faith that so many people undergo to discover those higher truths. Beyond this, the captivating build up of the sound has a majestic quality to it for the multiple layers of sound feel absolutely kaleidoscopic, incorporating so much color.
Lyrics start the piece up immediately. Quite spacious, the glowing organ and guitar work gives the piece an intimate quality. The focus on redemption is a strong one. With the power of faith redemption is possible. Often forgotten among the faithful, her attention to it gives the piece an optimism. As things build and elaborate extensively the whole of the piece feels outright powerful. For the beginning the tension is allowed to build and build. Upon the drums and electric guitar entering into the fray, the song gains a classic rock spirit. Guitar work has a dreamy, gorgeous hue to it drawing from elements of early-90s shoegaze like Galaxie 500. Everything has a tapestry quality to it for the way she weaves it all together makes it work as a coherent, cohesive whole. Towards the end of the work she lets it all loose, though even with the careening arrangement her voice retains so much intensity.
Done with the greatest level of care featuring poetic storytelling that lingers in the mind long after “A New Creation” has ended, Amanda Davey proves to be a true master helping to infuse the blues with a distinctly modern flair.