Alara – Queen City Sounds and Art

Alara’s “Demons” is a deep take on how pretty much everyone you will ever meet has some trauma in their past that hangs on their present and affects how they move through the world and relate to others. But Alara suggests we can reduce the power of this ambient trauma by acknowledging its existence and rather than be guided by any of its negative influences, choose to use it as a way to connect with people and foster understanding without the need to compare who has suffered worse or more. The production on the song with its subtle dynamics almost makes you forget there’s music other than Alara’s resonant yet soothing vocals but it’s this graciousness of composition and its expert use of space and atmosphere that draws you further into the song so that what could be a fairly heavy subject seem accessible in a way that directly confronting it wouldn’t. The elegance of the songwriting and the spirit with which it is executed enhances the impact of the song and its creative approach to fostering dialogue in an organic and compassionate way is striking. Listen to “Demons” on Soundcloud and connect with Alara at the links provided.