“Roses or Blood” bookends a more relaxed middle segment that features female vocals between segments that are driven by an edgy urgency and male vocals. By doing so, the song from Actve Captve allows the listener to catch a breath and to appreciate the appeal of the piano. Interestingly, the transition into the middle segment (around1:42), is one in which “the beat goes on,” as the use of the kick drum makes the shift more seamless. The subsequent return involves two steps, with the first step showcasing the vocal contrast by shining spotlights on both vocal styles. Then, the full return to the urgency in the instrumentation and vocals takes the single to its conclusion.
The intensity
shifts of “Roses or Blood” guard against exhausting the listener. The website
of Actve Captve asserts, “This is a jailbreak.” Still, the more virtuoso piano
and less frantic vocalization during the middle segment are welcomed.
Actve
Captve explain that the song is sports inspired, which is not a surprise. “This
was written during the Rose Bowl when the Oregon Ducks were playing in the
championship as underdogs. It's about the heat of competition and finding the
will to win in the face of overwhelming odds.”
The
band is the project of Justin Han, a multi-instrumentalist who is now based in
Austin, Texas. He moved from New York to Austin in 2018. His bio states that he
was raised a classical pianist, but was immediately fascinated by the drum kit after
joining a Rock band.
“Roses
or Blood” by Actve Captve
Webpage: http://www.actvecaptve.com/
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