There’s something exquisitely charming about Natalie Clark’s latest single ‘Iced Tea’. From the pair of jubilant chords, the seasick vibrato effect on the guitar strumming them, to Clark’s coos that flutter all the way in the background, ‘Iced Tea’ is an exceptional pop experience.
Los Angeles-based Natalie Clark is singer and songwriter and ‘Iced Tea’, her latest single, is a change of pace for Clark’s sonic style. Clark states that she wrote the song as summer was approaching, wanting to offer listeners a chance to escape the heat, be chilling by a pool somewhere sipping iced tea, even if they couldn’t do that physically. Clark succeeded in creating an outstanding atmosphere that I feel will resonate differently with different people.
Personally, I was more moved to a coastal road trip with friends than to a poolside with a refreshing beverage. And I’m not complaining. ‘Iced Tea’ is a mature sounding, exceedingly simple pop song. clocking in at a mere 2 and a half minutes, the song is full to the brim with its few melodies, and even fewer chords. Clark is utilizing a few delicate and choppy vocal ideas, leaving ample space for the atmospherics to build up behind her main vocal part. The guitar being chief among those atmospherics, ‘Iced Tea’ also features some delightful vocal harmonies, a litany of electronic pads and effects, with the drums themselves being used as an atmospheric element. A collection of a few parts working terrifically well with one another.
‘Iced Tea’ is a gorgeous piece of pop that is very easy to fall for. Taking me to a fast car on a road trip, ‘Iced Tea’ might take somebody else to a night out clubbing, or to a warm dinner date, or maybe even to a poolside with a cup of iced tea. Rest assured; this song will take you somewhere nice if you let it.