Alan Mair’s ‘If I Gave the World A Turn’ comes across as a mature, heartfelt recollection of an artist who’s been to a lot of places and seen a lot of things.
A member of The Only Ones, Alan Mair is a multi-instrumentalist whose touching music has traveled far and wide and whose music with The Only Ones inspired the likes of Nirvana and Blur. Based in London, Mair’s solo career is prepared purely by the man, and the man alone. He writes, records, and produces the songs, and his latest release in the anthemic Britpop-inspired ‘If I Gave the World a Turn’.
The song is landmarked by its orchestral tendencies, showcased in the string arrangement that certainly lends the music a dramatic flair that goes well along with the touching lyrics. Beautifully written, ‘If I Gave the World A Turn’ is a song that uses melodic vocals and a stirring composition, backed by a heaving arrangement that grows with the song’s runtime in delivering a touching piece of music that feels balanced, wise, and thought-provoking.
Alan Mair’s latest release is fitting to his name and to the stature of his long career. A certain product of passion, ‘If I Gave the World A Turn’ is a moving piece of music that’s wonderfully put together.
