Stepping out with his first single under the name Barry Conrad (previously known as Barry Southgate), and this Aussie by way of South Africa and New Zealand has made a statement with his velvet licks and memserizing melody in “Everywhere We Go.”
Known for his years of the Aussie music scene and as a finalist of Australia’s X Factor, chances are you’ve caught Conrad on tour with CCM icons Darlene Zschech or GRAMMY winner Israel Houghton. In fact, you may have even found yourself singing his lyrics in the past, Conrad having penned tracks for Hillsong and Hillsong Kids. “Everywhere We Go” then is a bold new chapter in the talented singer’s career.
Opening with a thumping beat, light keyboard dances on top of the pop chord progression, allowing the combination to cultivate an immediate intensity that will pull you in. Delivering a love song, the challenge that befalls Conrad in this single is the ability to make it take off and stand out. The good news is that not only does Barry have the chops to pour his heart and soul into the tune, but he also delivers it with a sincerity and professionalism that can only be attributed to wealth of experience. The highlight of “Everywhere We Go” is the chorus, breaking down enough to communicate the intensity of song, but not missing a beat as it folds you up a captivating story that is both …show more content…
The role of the video clip is partly instrumental in this, depicting Conrad finding love with a woman escaping a relationship marked by domestic violence. Between the film clip and the depth of Conrad’s delivery, we are able to see that there is something quite unique about the singer; sincerity and a distinct vulnerability appear to be his foundation as he creates and releases songs showing there is a wealth of talent just below the
Known for his years of the Aussie music scene and as a finalist of Australia’s X Factor, chances are you’ve caught Conrad on tour with CCM icons Darlene Zschech or GRAMMY winner Israel Houghton. In fact, you may have even found yourself singing his lyrics in the past, Conrad having penned tracks for Hillsong and Hillsong Kids. “Everywhere We Go” then is a bold new chapter in the talented singer’s career.
Opening with a thumping beat, light keyboard dances on top of the pop chord progression, allowing the combination to cultivate an immediate intensity that will pull you in. Delivering a love song, the challenge that befalls Conrad in this single is the ability to make it take off and stand out. The good news is that not only does Barry have the chops to pour his heart and soul into the tune, but he also delivers it with a sincerity and professionalism that can only be attributed to wealth of experience. The highlight of “Everywhere We Go” is the chorus, breaking down enough to communicate the intensity of song, but not missing a beat as it folds you up a captivating story that is both …show more content…
The role of the video clip is partly instrumental in this, depicting Conrad finding love with a woman escaping a relationship marked by domestic violence. Between the film clip and the depth of Conrad’s delivery, we are able to see that there is something quite unique about the singer; sincerity and a distinct vulnerability appear to be his foundation as he creates and releases songs showing there is a wealth of talent just below the