There is something rather appealing, especially in today’s whirlwind world, about a song that reminds us to stop worrying about what lies around the next corner and pay a little more attention to the present. Miami-based singer, songwriter, producer, and visual artist Michael Lazar embraces just such a concept with his latest single ‘Do It All Again’, a dreamy electro-pop offering that muses on the passing of time and the importance of making the most of the moments we are given.
Not your typical pop piece, its musical character sits somewhere between a softly delivered lullaby and a rather whimsical fifties crooner number. But for all that, it still feels like a perfect fit for the here and now. Bright piano synths add gloss and sparkle, while Lazar’s warm, relaxed vocal delivery gives the whole thing an easygoing intimacy, like a casual, reflective conversation with a close friend.
Beneath that gentle exterior, however, lies a core truth, one very much worth thinking about: we spend so much of our lives anticipating what comes next, forever looking toward some far horizon, that we fail to embrace and appreciate and enjoy the present moment. Lazar suggests we pay more attention to the moment we are in. He also reminds us that when we look back on life’s journey so far, it is the whole voyage – the highs and heartaches, the laughter and the tears, the loves and the losses that have got us to where we are today.
And therein lies the appeal of the song’s title. Given the opportunity to go around once more, Lazar would willingly do it all again, not because every moment was perfect, but because even the difficult passages have played their part in making him who he is. It is a refreshingly uncomplicated sentiment, delivered with perfect sonic precision.
‘Do It All Again’ provides an engaging introduction to Lazar’s forthcoming album, Kaleidoscope, scheduled for next year. If this single offers a fair indication of what is to come, it should be an interesting collection, particularly for those who appreciate their electro-pop with a little warmth and whimsy, reflection and reality, poise and, occasionally, poignancy.
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