This week, I’ve had Halie Loren’s “Butterfly” #OnRepeat. I just recently discovered this artist while at work (I love being in a place where you’re exposed to new music all the time).
Halie Loren is a singer-songwriter who is originally from Alaska (not something you hear everyday), but moved to Oregon. She has won multiple awards for songwriting and some of her most well-known songs are “Thirsty,” “C’est Si Bon,” and “Sisters Song.”
The song, “Butterfly,” is a song about facing challenges and transforming because of those challenges. Loren’s voice is reminiscent of Billie Holiday and even Norah Jones; her music blends Rock, Blues, Jazz, and elements of R&B music. Her performance style and lyrics give an air of being an “old soul” and her voice is a great blend of crisp clarity with sultry raspiness. However, I really admire her lyric writing for its elements of imagery and warm undertones. This song was beautifully arranged as well; the musical accompaniment compliments the lyrics very well.
Take a listen below:
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