Michael Lane Shares New Single ‘Take It Slow’
American singer and songwriter Michael Lane has just shared his brand new single Take It Slow, a hopeful piece of folk-pop music.
I am loving his smooth and soothing vocals and how they infuse the song with a sense of calm. Take It Slow is a song about realising that everyday routines and the pursuit of riches and success aren't what really makes us who we are, that these things are all a dream and what is important is spiritual. This song comes just at the right time of pandemic and lockdown, that I believe have caused many people to think about their lives and this song serves as a beacon of hope.
I am really enjoying the intricate acoustic guitar melodies that are beautifully intertwined with emotive piano chords which create an intimate atmosphere for Michael's lush vocals and songwriting to soar. To accompany the release, Michael Lane has shared a lovely animated music video which you can check out below!
Speaking about the song, Michael said,
'Take It Slow' describes many aspects of what really makes us who we are. Life doesn't have to be a race to riches and success. It is not the physical that is the most important thing in life, but the spiritual that leads us home to ourselves. Clothing, money, our status in life are things that are not important for the heart and soul. It's all a dream.
If there is a modern folk-pop artist who has seen the harsh realities in life, it is Michael Lane himself. As a US soldier in his twenties, sent to Iraq and Afghanistan, Michael was forced to live at cruelty. And if his previous albums were like a kind of musical diary in which these experiences were reflected, Michael Lane's regained ease and joy can clearly be seen in Take It Slow. The song is a message of hope and positive certainty that a time of crisis will lead people back to the important things.