Review: Bonander - Gone in the Wind

This month I have been finding a lot of indie songs and alternative music. Swedish artist Bonander is the latest. She is trying dark pop, a type of alternative pop I never heard of till today. That said, Gone in the Wind is greater than the 116 views it has so far (update: it has now gained nearly 9,000 views. I suppose it is good and people recommended it to others like what I am doing).

Bonander's vocal style is unique. It is atmospheric, and would clearly thrive in a massive stadium. Her range is used wisely. Since it is a break-up song, it is emotive, youthful, but clearly experienced. I tried to keep with the lyrics, but sometimes it is hard to hear.

The song starts out as a ballad, before transforming to the next phase with a Bonander going high, with a child-like voice (around the line "If I were a grown-up"), before we get to a more stadium oriented-phase. Strings enter her, adding a strong theatrical sense.

Right after this, the instrumental fades away, leaving nothing but Bonander and a crew of clappers. Soon afterward, we are thrown back into the stadium instrumental, but this break builds a sense of experimentation.

I also must mention the gorgeous backing vocals, as they make the song as great as it is. Making this a great piece of alt-pop.

Rating: 8.75/10

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