Broken 8 Records Review December '23
Earlier this year, the talented and captivating duo of DiViNiUM created a vocal contest designed to inspire creativity and creative exploration. It was a competition that asked artists from around the world to select one of twenty-four original tracks and to add their own vocals and lyrics, delving into new musical territories and making the song their own. Recently, DiViNiUM shared the first official song from the competition, ‘THE CARNAVAL OF LiFE’ featuring The Lillypillies, and now, they’re back with the second.
WHO i WAS
Titled ‘WHO i WAS’ and featuring the immensely talented Perth Hayley Mengel, the new single is a seamlessly blend of talents, with DiViNiUM bringing their ever-strong instrumentals, and Hayley adding a wonderfully personal touch. For the song, Hayley wrote and performed the lyrics and vocals, and acted in the music video, making the song her own and capturing a fresh, yet relatable side to the song that will tug at the heartstrings of every listener.
Based on DiViNiUM’s ‘In All The Wrong Places', which has long since been a favourite of ours, ‘WHO i WAS’ is a textured and intimate rework of the original, showcasing a new side to the release that through Hayley’s creative vision. Impressively, the song sounds like a complete piece, where the vocals flow and weave throughout the music in one unified form. Together, the song bleeds with emotion and heart, showcasing the very best of all three artists involved.
Written by THOMAS BEDFORD, BROKEN 8 RECORDS
DECEMBER 16, 2023