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Something Zesty - Single/Video Review: She's Right

19 Dec 2022 // A review by Kev Rowland

It has been more than a year since I last heard from Whanganui boys Something Zesty, when I reviewed the single/video Footprintz. Their new song She's Right has in some ways been kicking around for a while as Isaac got the rhythm and riff from jamming in his room and as soon as Andrew and Ethan heard it they soon fleshed it out. Lyrically this is about facing anxieties, whatever they may be, and trusting yourself ..because it’s all going to be alright no matter what. It is alt rock, heavily based around a repeated riff which does not have many chord changes, relying on the repetition to get one into a certain state of mind, then being able to concentrate on the lyrics.

The video commences with Isaac thinking he is seeing something in the mirror (his own anxieties made flesh?), but he leaves and catches up with Andrew. There is then a series of chase scenes a la Benny Hill with both of them seeing their anxieties everywhere, until they of course end up at the gig and play this song to the anxieties who are all dancing and shouting out for more. While this is basic on many levels, there is something about it that is catchy and gets inside the brain and stays there. The drums and guitar are basic, but the bass moves around and provides some nice warmth and melody in between the more staccato elements. Interesting stuff.

Rating: ( 3 / 5 )
 

About Something Zesty

Something Zesty is the imaginative and energetic cartoon-musical adventure created by Isaac Chamberlain in his bedroom studio in Whanganui. Making full use of Isaac's knack for illustration and galaxy bending musical creation, Something Zesty follows the adventures of 'chambzy' and his partner-in-funk 'Zestro' as they explore the galaxy of music searching for planet Zest. From the valleys of Mars sculpted by punk rock to the laser beamed anthems of the beep pop techno dimension, Something Zesty is Isaac's mission to add free flowing funk to a chaotic world. All zest no stress!




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Releases

Funk't Up
Year: 2021
Type: Album

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