Toronto-based guitarist and easy jazz virtuoso Dave Sereny gifted a sonic sermon steeped in optimism and resilience along with his newest single, Brighter Days. With a groove underpinned by staccato reggae guitars, Sereny creates an intricate interaction of funk and jazz fusion that carries an irresistible pulse. His vocals, effortlessly soulful and evocative of Marvin Gaye and Invoice Withers, ship the tune’s lyrical fortitude, tackling world adversity whereas shining a lightweight on perseverance and hope.
The addition of choir-esque backing vocals amplifies the observe’s radiance, wrapping Sereny’s easy supply in harmonised heat. The melodic complexity sits comfortably throughout the style’s higher echelon, however the observe by no means leans into gratuitous technicality—it feels alive, respiration with sincerity and intent.
Sereny’s guitar work is a testomony to his time spent honing his craft within the studio and on numerous competition phases alongside legends equivalent to Warren Hill. As a part of a forthcoming album that includes a mixture of authentic tracks and reimagined classics, ‘Brighter Days’ units a excessive bar for what’s to return.
Brighter Days is now out there to stream on all main platforms, together with Spotify.
Evaluation by Amelia Vandergast
