![]() ![]() The arrangement has plenty of old stand-bys in it as well. The structure’s as vanilla as they come too (intro, verse, verse, chorus, verse, chorus, middle section, chorus), but with some lovely little touches to avoid a sense of rigidity: just a two-bar intro an extra bar before the second verse and a four-bar middle section just to gently ruffle the feathers of the comfortably prevailing eight-bar norm and a two-bar extension to the final chorus to close out the song as a whole. ![]() And it’s not allowed to outstay its welcome, either, because after two iterations, another harmonic chestnut closes out the chorus: an interrupted cadence of I-V-vi-IV progression that everyone and their dog seems to be flogging at the moment, it’s lent a little freshness by using the variant starting on the subdominant (ie. And although the chorus relies on the same basic I-vi-IV-V, there’s a nice 6-4 to 5-3 double suspension providing a touch more harmonic tension on the fourth chord, and that hint of faster harmonic rhythm carries into the chorus’s subsequent chord-per-bar pace. So even though the verses are just a root-position pattern Vi here, but the progressions wring great value out of them nonetheless. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.In a sense, this song from Best New Artist Grammy nominee Ingrid Andress feels so conventional that it’s almost a country ballad by numbers, but it reploughs its well-worn furrow so exquisitely that I’d encourage any student of production to pull it apart bit by bit, because it provides so many archetypal examples of tried-and-true song-writing, arrangement, and production techniques. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. “More Hearts Than Mine” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. To keep up with Andress follow on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. ![]() We look forward to seeing how her career develops over the coming year. ![]() “If I bring you home to mama, I guess I better warn ya, she falls in love a little faster than I do / and my Dad will check your tires, pour you whiskey over ice and take you fishing but pretend that he don’t like you /, oh if we break up, I’ll be fine, but you’ll breaking more hearts than mine.”Īs one of CMT’s Next Women of Country, it will be exciting to see how country music fans react to her unique talent and story-telling ability. The track offers a different perspective to breakups and heartbreaks that seems fitting for both Andress’ vocals and style. The relatable and honest lyrics tell the story of beginning a relationship with someone and knowing that if it doesn’t work out, that your family may feel just as hurt and impacted by the breakup. Co-written by the songstress with Sam Ellis and Derrick Southerland, she pours her heart into the personal track, drawing inspiration from her parents and past relationships. Today, as a follow up to the track, Andress released her powerful ballad, “More Hearts Than Mine,” one of the songs we previewed at the event.Īndress’ new song showcases some of the most uniquely cultivated and creative songwriting by a new artist. A few weeks later, the singer-songwriter released her empowering debut single, “Lady Like” to country radio. Warner Music Nashville’s newest recording artist, Ingrid Andress impressed us with her effortless voice and killer song-writing back in February, during an exclusive showcase. ![]()
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