Ethereal, sublime, cinematic, and grand.
Agon Branza’s Some People is an artistic statement of the highest caliber. The Lisbon-born, London-based artist has an immense ear for arranging and scoring, and his talents for production and composition too, are on full display in this outstanding piece of music.
A multitalented individual, with an interesting background, Agon’s been an outcast since he spent his school breaks listening to Björk. He has since then got a long experience being a producer, film composer, and lyricist. His pristine, clear, and strong voice, with a delightful, lush texture and a surgeon’s precision helps get all his points across with amazing ease.
Being a queer artist, Agon knows a thing or two about being surrounded by the wrong people. He learned that wearing a mask only does harm and hiding from who you are can only cause damage. Universal knowledge is amplified by the artist’s charismatic, telling voice. Some People is a haunting chamber pop sound, based on a lulling, grandiose sound that evokes Enya’s medieval charms. Branza’s vocal delivery is beautifully enunciated and his melodic adventures on the chorus tell of immense talent. The composition is, for the most part, sweet, warm, and gentle, before it eventually ruptures on an intense bridge section that’s eerie and massive, with Agon’s commandeering vocal presence.
A special song. It’s not usual to find a piece of Chamber Pop that’s this cleanly produced, artistically composed, and emotionally sung. Agon’s agonized vocalization is remarkable, and the song’s airy vibes make it an outstandingly rich experience.