Originally from Owatonna, Minnesota, Adam Young emerges into the music world with his unique take on electronic music on his mixed album Maybe I’m Dreaming. This artist writes, arranges, and sings every note of his music, armed with his voice and a sequencing program. However, Young’s vocals, eerily similar to Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard, are filled with a renewed happy-go-lucky idealism that would suit any Walt Disney princess.
Since his debut in 2007 with Of June, Owl City has progressed with a larger variety of melodies and more mature lyrics. However, Young’s name reveals much about his music. He lacks the capacity to reach out to his audience and oftentimes leaves them out to dry. Listeners will hear tracks such as “The Technicolor Phase” and scratch their heads in confusion. Maybe I’m Dreaming can grate on the mind as each song sounds the same. It could be difficult to wade through the overpowering beats. Hopefully, Young will continue to grow his musical talent – otherwise, his audience will grow up without him.
2 Comments here!:
Something tells me you have never looked up into the sky and saw the clouds.
You just don't understand.
Owl City isn't about mature lyrics, it's an escape from reality in a happy, non depressing kind of way.
Go scratch your head, we'll be dancing until 2am for the next several months.
-KE
i agree with the other comment. it's not about growing up. to most of us devoted fans, it's more than just music. it's the place we escape to. sure, some of the lyrics don't make sense... IF UR MR. KNITKNOTS! have a little imagination! the lyrics that "make u scratch your head in confusion" are the same lyrics that inspire my poems and daydreams. Adam and Austin have created a place that makes it ok to be different and to be creative. where it's ok to stand up for your faith and not care what others think. they're part of the reason why i am where i am now.
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