Song Review: “Lockdown in Tinseltown” by Jude Gwynaire

Jude Gwynaire has released the song “Lockdown in Tinseltown.” The song is best suited for listening by fans of instrumental music, particularly those who appreciate electronic instrumentals.

“Lockdown in Tinseltown” begins with a drum beat and bass, sounding like the beginning of a indie-pop/alternative song. From there, more sounds enter the mix. At some points, Gwynaire utilizes a female choir background sound, as well as synths. A fuzzy-sounding drum is prominent, allowing listeners to focus on the drum track. Additionally, there is a guitar, which sounds compressed to fit into the general feeling of the song. The instrumental is rather repetitive, meaning listeners will likely be able to remember the tune by the end.

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/album/4ZgbBQiVLn9NjxrJoooZhR

Unlike many instrumentals, “Lockdown in Tinseltown” sounds like something that would pair well with vocals. There are clear spots in the instrumental where listeners could tell a chorus would belong. Even with no vocals, though, the instrumental is enough to make “Lockdown in Tinseltown” a memorable song. Part of this is because of the instrumentation, and another part is because of the production. Without good production, the song would sound like a group of instruments that don’t pair well with one another. Luckily, Jude Gwynaire found a way to mix everything together to sound not only cohesive, but also natural.

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