A soulful acoustic-pop gem, Pretty, is an ode to beauty beyond superficiality from Jason Masi, with folk undertones in it. Featuring heartfelt lyrics and warm melodies along with a timeless feel and fresh appeal, the artist has delivered a track celebrating true connection and depth beyond looks.
The song opens with soft guitar strumming, invitingly gentle, characteristically fitting to an acoustic-pop mood. In a voice that resembles the soft purring of the gentlest zephyr on a summer afternoon, Masi’s warm, soothing, yet bubbling tone reappears with a repressed intensity. There’s such intimacy in how he delivers his lines that you would think he’s speaking directly to you, drawing you into the picture he is trying to paint for you. In an arrangement that takes on a folk-inspired simplicity, it all helps to bring the story into focus.
Lyrically, Pretty is impressive for its candor. Jason Masi, with his folk roots, always shines through his poetic expression in the lyrics. He has the gift of putting down words which are personal but universal. The tenderness that resonates within his words makes one remember that true beauty is in how one carries oneself, their kindness, and the energy one brings into the world.
The chorus is catchy in the very best sense. It’s extremely easy to remember and has some pretty uplifting words for a jangly little pop song. It’s that kind of refrain that bugs you, not for some flash of an attention-grabbing sort, but because it sounds like something you’ve always known, the words never were there to go along with it. Masi has managed to pen a chorus that is well-catchably singable and, at the same time, amazingly poignant.
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Pretty has instrumentation minimalist yet finely sharpened. Acoustic guitar leads the charge here, with a warm tone, which gives ample room for Jason Masi to do his thing with the vocals. Subtle percussion and some muted back harmonies follow through on the track without ever sounding jarring in this extremely warm cosy-like setting. The production decisions reflect the message of the song: sometimes simplicity is where beauty lies.
The beauty of the song is within its bridge. And here, Masi takes it a step forward to almost speaking to the listener as he talks about deeper layers of connection. It’s a pause in the music that feels like a heart-to-heart conversation, a moment of vulnerability that makes the song all the more relatable.
What makes Pretty special, however, is its timelessness. It clearly falls into an acoustic-pop slot but is full of folk heritage, which somehow makes it vintage yet modern. It is a song as comfortable in the coffeehouse scene as it would be on any road trip playlist. Masi’s songwriting draws inspiration from the likes of James Taylor and Jason Mraz, yet he manages to infuse it with a modern sensibility. It has an authenticity about the way he approaches the material that’s pretty hard to resist.
Pretty is a love song, but beyond that, it’s a reminder to not look beyond the surface. It’s always wonderful to enjoy and hold dear what truly counts. And it’s a celebration of inner beauty, just one of those tracks that tell you to slow down and appreciate all those people’s lives who light up the world in ways no makeup or filter could ever shine.
Pretty by Jason Masi, is one of these songs that actually breathes an air of a world where faces are the very centre of matters. Its melodious acoustic pop with folk-based storytelling and authentic delivery make for a warm, soulful hugging. Yes, it could be a must-hit on your list, whether a fan of this singer-songwriter genre or not.
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