In honour of Valentine’s Day, I chose to expand on reviewing Olivia Dean’s single So Easy (To Fall In Love). It’s such a sweet love song. I don’t often review an album and then a single (or vice versa) within a week apart. This time, I made an exception because this tune is so joyful and inspires that feeling that true love is out there.
The music is Pop/Jazz. It has a beautiful semi-fast beat. So Easy (To Fall In Love) features a bold jazz sound that complements its upbeat music. The rhythm is smooth, a suitable choice for the song’s easygoing vibe. The musicians did a remarkable job of creating a romantic atmosphere. Olivia Dean beautifully plays the piano. John Ryan is incredible at playing so many instruments (programming, guitar, bass, piano, and horn). Julian Bunetta did great work with the drums. Mark Rudin is another fantastic musician (playing trumpet, Horn, Flute, Flugelhorn) and he’s the horn arranger. It’s an impressive team of musicians. The composition is beautiful and soft, complementing the romantic vibe.
Olivia Dean’s voice is soft and sweet. She has an impressive vocal range, going from low to high, then back to low again. The whisper-like detail adds a nice touch to the song.
The lyrics are romantic, joyful and uplifting. So Easy (To Fall In Love) is a song that represents the hope of finding true love in a sweet, daydream feeling. Olivia Dean, John Ryan, Amy Allen, and Max Wolfgang wrote the uplifting lyrics. The poetic style is smooth, with beautiful freestyle writing and occasional rhyming. The lyrics express this incredible blend of a woman’s confidence and humility, which is not always easy to do, especially in the line: “I’m the perfect mix of Saturday night and the rest of your life.” Olivia Dean, with her team of writers, did a remarkable job of creating that feeling and easygoing vibe. The title itself is a lovely indicator of someone who doesn’t want to play games when it comes to love. There’s so much depth and beauty in this piece.
The single So Easy (To Fall In Love) is available on the album The Art of Loving.
