‘The Kids’ is an emotive, expansive, and rich ballad that’s dynamic and driving. A truly moving piece of songwriting that’s been more or less in the making for 3+ decades, Animal Souls’ music is something truly exceptional on the muti-genre and dramatic new single.
Based in Abbotsford, Canada, Animal Souls is a musical project that is the brainchild of songwriter and musician Michael Fisher, who’s taking on acoustic and bass guitar duties on ‘The Kids’, a song that’s been simmering since 1989. With its confident groove and forward-moving drive, the song is -musically- an apt metaphor for the freeform innocence and headiness of children. An exceptional piece of prog rock, ‘The Kids’ is a sublime display of the maturity of the band of musicians behind it, spearheaded by Fisher.
The Mellotron swirling in the background juxtapositioned against the busy and bustling bass line and drum part, alongside the soaring vocals provided by Ava Wolsynuk, and the heartwarming lyrics penned by Fisher, all paint a picture of lush colors and bold strokes. And that’s not to mention the song’s emotive and slow-moving chord sequences, or the blazing, quirky, and unforgettable guitar solo played by Preston Sawyer, altogether making for one memorable musical journey.
‘The Kids’ is rich and open-ended. A masterful display of mature songwriting and musical confidence, Animal Souls deliver a piece of progressive rock that’s been thoroughly well prepared to be unlike any others out there.
