Thrillhouse has amassed a passionate following after a string of
appealing singles over a span of more than three years. Yet, we are prepared to
argue that the UK band is getting stronger and put its best foot forward with
the release of “Que Sera, Sera.” The argument is primarily supported by two
load-bearing pillars.
Firstly,
as evidenced by the Soundcloud waveform, the song is a progressive intensity
build. At the start of “Que Sera, Sera,” the instruments are peaceful, and the
vocals are quietly reflective. However, as the song unfolds, it gradually
builds up an edginess and intensity, peaking with the guitar lick at 3:20. The
song concludes with a brief decrescendo, leaving the listener with a desire to
repeat the journey.
Secondly, “Que Sera, Sera” holds a greater emphasis on the backing
vocals than other singles from Thrillhouse. The depth of the lead vocals from Sam
Strawberry is a consistent strength of the band. But this track stands out with
its compelling use of octave contrast in the vocals, enhancing the richness and
textured sonic experience of the Thrillhouse sound.
Taking
a short historical side path, in 1956, the phrase "Que sera, sera" entered
the vernacular of the working-class English-speaking population to express “What
will be, will be.” It gained popularity as the title of a Doris Day song, which
featured lyrics reflecting upon various stages of a person's life.
Interestingly (to us anyway), the song release was nearly a decade before Frank
Sinatra's rendition of "It Was A Very Good Year," which is widely
regarded as the most renowned songs exploring the progression through
one's lifetime.
Thrillhouse
is moving toward their release of the album, “Something About This Place.”
Each song on the album tells a story and evokes an emotion. “Que Sera, Sera” is
the closing track. The band explains that the song is about “the transition
from youth to adulthood and all the emotions accompanying the transition.
Lamenting forgotten dreams, wasted opportunities, and painful memories whilst trying
to look forward to what's still to come, even if that can be hard to see.”
“Que Sera, Sera” by Thrillhouse
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