‘The Time is Now’ is the gentle and melodic latest single from Whitney Lyman. A wonderful blend of Lyman’s soft and subdued vocals and her potently colorful compositions.
American singer and songwriter Whitney Lyman’s return is a spectacular time. ‘The Time is Now’ is a sweetly paced and gorgeously crafted piece of alternative pop that comes with unforgettable melodies and a delightfully lighthearted atmosphere, as well as a vivid and engaging arrangement that’s gently full of color and detail.
Whitney Lyman’s melancholy-laced voice is approachable on ‘The Time is Now’. The sweet and subdued vocals are a pleasure to listen to, with palpable feeling, a warm texture, an inviting delivery, and introspective lyrics. Musically, ‘The Time is Now’ is wonderfully melodic. Mostly revolving around minor progressions, the chorus starts on a cheerful note but is then quickly pulled back down to the minor feel with one especially beautiful chord movement and melody accompaniment. The arrangement is just as soft and sweet, with restraint being an obvious priority to most of the instrumental lines. The guitar is thin and minimal, the drums are steady and pushed back in the mix, making for more room for the rest of the instruments to breathe.
‘The Time is Now’ has a wonderful pace and a wonderful melody to go along with it. A well written and well played song, Whitney Lyman proves herself as a gifted songwriter capable of penning down provocative melodies and crafting moving chord sequences.
