“Breakaway” by The Replicants – A Song Feature

 

     “Breakaway” delivers a three-part, emotion-filled single that is progressively more powerful. For the first minute, the song from The Replicants bears the characteristics of a single/songwriter release with an emphasize on a gently played acoustic guitar. The lyrics have the feel of being directed to a young daughter who is having sleep difficulties because her father is troubled with thoughts of a lost love.

      The second part is introduced by emphatic percussion and by a guitar with the tonal richness of a 12-string. Layered vocals also increase the richness, relative to the first minute. The passion is dialed up as well. The final part begins when the strings receive attention at 3:35. This portion has a 1970’s feel, particularly the band Kansas and its use of the violin.

      The Replicants are signed to Number Vun Records and are produced by the production team Vortex Music. According to the Vortex Music webpage, “The Replicants are a Belgian/American band consisting of members Ingstar and Skeelo. Their musical influences range from Singer/songwriter to Alt Pop, Modern Folk and Indie Rock, with a little Scandinavian Folk Dance for good measure.”

     While we don’t agree with their assessment of the prospects for upcoming success, we enjoy the statement by The Replicants: “We like composing and playing music that we are really passionate about. Unfortunately, this is probably not going to get us out of our mother’s basement. Actually, it’s not that bad down here...”

     “Breakaway” by The Replicants