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Louise Cappi offers up a timeless slice of optimism with “Keep That Dream Alive”. Jazz, lounge, funk, and rock come together in a way that feels so fresh. Her voice keeps the thing steady in a way that has a giddiness behind it. Instrumentally vibrant, the low-slung groove of the sound keeps it going along. Nods to some of the classics, from Gloria Gaynor to Carole King, are peppered into the hearty brew. Volume is a must for hers is a song that deserves to be felt as much as heard. By allowing these pieces to come together, to build off each other, there is a liveliness that enters into the equation.
From the first moment her word choice is impeccable. Everything here has a glee to it. The guitars, the spry hit of the drums, they are all acutely aware. By the time the true fire begins the buildup to that release has a wonderful aspect to it. All of it works and there is a lot of fire behind her delivery, one that feels so visceral. Over the course of the work the song doubles and triples down on the chaos, with the funk hitting ever harder. Towards the absolute end of the work it all bursts into a big brilliant bloom of color, one that feels well-earned.
“Keep That Dream Alive” features the exquisite wordplay and thrilling balance of Louise Cappi in looking towards the past for inspiration for the future.
