Writer: Trent B Minia
The “Beauty of Being Young” is produced as an 80’s pop throwback. Any throwback song, in general, makes us
feel good because they remind us of the past memories that tell us how precious life can be, and it’s how we
learn our lessons and become a better person for the future. These songs resurrect those moments and brings
them alive again through our ears, and that’s why Beauty of Being Young is such an effective and well-written
track. It’s a got a certain vibe that is reminiscent of the legendary “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” and probably
wouldn’t sound too out of place from being on the soundtrack for The Breakfast Club, both of which are definitely good things in terms of a radio-friendly, happy-go-lucky pop song.
“Beauty of Being Young” starts off with a simple 4/4 drum beat for a few measures until the 80s-like iconic
synths play along. We notice the chord progression at the start: It follows a similar pattern that a lot of pop
songs follow, much since the 80s and earlier.
Throughout the song, the vocals are well performed, delivering melody, power, emotion, and harmony. The
track is very easy to listen to, and it makes it simple and easy for the listeners to tap their toes to, bob their
heads with, and sing & harmonize along with, especially at the “da-da-da-da-da-da’s.” The chorus’ message is
simple and uplifting (hence my previous allusions to 80’s pop culture),
Overall, “Beauty of Being Young” is a well-produced track. They successfully use their creativity and motives behind “Idie & the Mirrors”, which
is about the good and bad reflections and inspirations from every day
experiences. Beauty of Being Young is a good 80s throwback pop
song that nostalgically spawns all the good moments in our lives,
and making us relive them again.
THE RECORD
SOUNDS AS IF IT
HAS SIMMERED AWHILE,
AS IF FROM A BYGONE
ERA: KYLE LACY KNOWS
HOW TO TRANSFORM
HERITAGE INTO DISTRESSED FABRIC
27 – 24OURMUSIC