Folk artist The Eighty Six Seas based in Brooklyn, NY creates an explosive, juicy, and catchy remake of The National’s song ‘ I need my girl’. Originally an indie alternative tune, this song was created in such a way that it incorporated an EDM soundscape, which also tracks the artist’s progress sonically and how he has shifted dramatically in his musical career. Nick Stevens collaborates on this one with singer Elly Kace, gracing the track with a very strong and feminine touch. Nick started sending out his music for the world to experience during the pandemic and works in his consistent brand of folk music whilst changing up the styles with which he incorporates it.
Beautiful and vulnerable in its nature, the song is really spiced up with the EDM and almost pop soundscape that Nick provided to the original song. It’s bursting with flavor and multiple sound effects. The overall sound of the song is somehow cheery, very open, and honest. It’s the kind of song you blast to make you feel better instantly. The song is relatively calm, and the musical arrangement is rich and dynamic, with the piano as a star instrument. The piano is light yet strong, and there is a funky pop melody really moves the beat. There is also a very prominent, sappy sound effect that is always there in the background creating this very rich, electronic texture. There are humming sound effects, a good snare, and dramatic drums that surprise you at some point. The vocals of Elly are strong, and beautiful and can reach very high-pitched levels, while Nick possesses a low tone, steady one. All in all, this song is a very fresh vibe and should definitely be on your playlist.