A Work of Art (Lisabel album) – Queen City Sounds and Art

The title track to Lisabel’s debut album A Work of Art, written in collaboration with producer and pianist Nikola Kovačević is a downtempo love song that reflects the the kind regard in which one finds oneself on the receiving end of an affection that isn’t based in selfish motivations and being loved for you rather than what you might represent to that other person. Most love songs are grounded in a hackneyed premise especially those expressing any kind of idealism but Lisabel goes beyond the tropes and brings to the song a graceful and poetic expression and a sense of having been guarded in other relationships only to find herself surprised to be in love with someone who isn’t projecting onto her an unrealistic fantasy festooned with equally unrealistic expectations. The background spiral of synth sounds and processed piano melody serve as a lushly dreamlike backdrop to Lisabel’s soulful vocals with a touch of jazz in the composition. What is perhaps most striking is that in the current era of pop songwriting there isn’t a concession to cynicism or a jaded perspective while also not melodramatically overstating matters in that desperate way that is emotionally unsustainable. Fans of Everything But The Girl will appreciate the fine details in the songwriting that accent not just the arc of melody but the subtle nuances of emotional coloring. Watch the video for “A Work of Art” on YouTube and connect with Lisabel at the links provided.