Que Sera Sera by Thrillhouse A Song Feature

 

     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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