Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends is the stage name of the ardent Swedish folk rock musician Arne Floryd. Blending indie rock, power pop, psychedelia and also including the 60s-70s retro rock charm, Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends’s music checks all the boxes of music that stands out.
Recently, the artist released a soothing, retro-tinted number called ‘Happy People Won’t Hear’, a track that’s quite melodic and easily invites a sing-along, but hides a deeply emotive and moving message at its core- that happy and contented people often ignore the ones in suffering around them. With vivid storytelling and melodic refrains, the song takes you through a deeply nuanced and emotionally rich journey of inner reflection and contemplation that truly makes the listening quite memorable and impactful.
With layered harmonies, muffled guitars, and a contemporary pop sensibility, the track reflects the genius of an artist who knows how to move the listener through the brilliantly orchestrated ebb and flow of the sounds as well as the oscillating emotional highs and lows of the lyrics, both done exceptionally.
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While the social criticism is blunt, the stunning soft harmonies smooth their effect. The stark sense of irony in the song is that the music is stunningly celebratory while the lyrics are reflective and honest is what makes the song rather impactful. The harsh dichotomy of the happy and sad is drawn in so beautifully that, through the sombre lyrics, you still find hope because the sounds seem to have an uplifting effect. This is a song for those who appreciate music with purpose.
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