In the first notes of the song “Picture” by Alla Igityan, you are gently pulled into the world of tranquil beauty and touching storytelling. This one opens with a subtle ambiance that makes room for delicate acoustic guitar fingerpicking; it’s a warm prelude to Alla’s sweet and genuine vocals.
With the song’s progression, added voices and harmonies layer the sound to give it more depth and richness within the composition. The track is a journey emotive to the introspective and moving narrative that the lyrics hold.
“Picture” is a mellow and soothing song that would work well on a soft afternoon as one tries to escape everything. Imagine you received a postcard from Sicily; its images call forth vast waves of nostalgia and peace despite the distance. That is what Alla’s soft vocals and meditative lyrics evoke here. With sweet, naïve awareness, this is a song of an excruciating path travelled toward some peace in the friend’s happiness. This will be an excellent addition to anyone’s folk music collection.
Alla Igityan is an extraordinary narrator of a story. Her music is intended to tap into deep emotions, as every note and every lyric seem tailor-made for appeal, and her songs are an actual heartfelt musical experience, one that lasts long after the last note has disappeared.
Alla is capable of fusing tranquil melodies with profound lyrical content into a song that is at once tranquil and pursuantly emotive. It reminds one of what beauty can be found in simple moments, and the strength music has to encapsulate and convey the depths of the human experience.
“Picture” by Alla Igityan is an acoustic lullaby for your heart, a soft hug wrapped around the sound. This is one more great addition to her discography and demonstrates how strong she is, as also noted within the singing category of singer-songwriters. No matter how long you have been following her music, “Picture” will put a mark on your heart, or you just discovered it.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.