Review by Patrick Joseph
“Freedom” is a cinematic and engaging piece of music. The opening sounds of synthesizers and vocals are ethereal and set the stage perfectly for this progressive and relentless song. A huge chorus and rhythmically dense verses combine to create an energetic sound and a mesmerizing song. Frechette’s vocals are virtuosic and tasteful. The overall arch of the music is satisfying, leaving listeners wanting to hear the song again and again. Combining computerized drums and synth layers with the ultra-human vocal style gives this music a distinct edge.
Lyrically, “Freedom” is an uplifting message of unification.
“Sailing over the sea on ships of emotion, Set sail the dream, All nations come together now, As one.”
Frechette delivers these lyrics with a palpable conviction. This is music that will speak to your core.
“Time has come for us all to lay down our weapons, become a team, create a new civilization as one…Freedom.”
The relationship between lyric and music create an exciting and inclusive message.
The arrangement of “Freedom” is the result of a master at work. The intricacies of the rhythmic patterns and the interplay between instruments and vocals is wonderful. The style is reminiscent of greats like Elfman and Lennox yet offers an entirely fresh perspective. The intensity of the bass, drums, and vocals imbue this music with undeniable energy. Amazingly, the density of musical ideas present on this track is somehow delivered in a package that unfolds in a way that feels completely organic. Bringing so much to the table and doing everything so well, “Freedom” is a highly satisfying work of art.
About Pauline Frechette
Pauline Frechette is a contemporary composer/performer. Her music is best defined as “Neo-classical” miniatures. DEF. “The use of modern techniques within the classical form composing music that reflects one’s own compositional voice.” Her work has been performed by the Baltimore Symphony, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, New West Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, National Symphony at the Kennedy Center and at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Her solo albums, "An Intimate Story” and “Colors of my Heart” debuted in the Billboard Top Ten Classical and Classical Cross-over charts. Her music has over 17 million plays and has been #1 on the Reverbnation Classical charts nationally and globally for 4 years.
Pauline’s Suite for Symphony and Dance, “Tales of Winter” had its World Premiere in Dec. 2021 with the New West Symphony and California Contemporary Dance.
In 2021 Pauline was awarded the title “Ambassador for Peace through Music” by the Youth Education and Leadership Initiative (Y.E.L.I.) in Nigeria, Africa.
For more information visit her website: https://www.paulinefrechette.com/