For the uninitiated, Paul Varney‘s name may not mean a lot. Yet, the British artist has spent a lifetime in the music industry, both on stages and behind the scenes. A platinum-selling, top-10 figure, the talented singer, songwriter and producer boasts past collaborations with Simon Cowell and successful solo forays, before focusing on writing and production work. Today, Varney returns with an original, hypnotic piece, ‘Be by You’.
From a sonic standpoint, ‘Be by You’ feels evocative and anthemic, drawing inspiration from contemporary house yet sharing a certain nostalgic character, especially through Varney’s soulful, charismatic vocals. Crafted for late-night dancefloors as well as easy listening moments, ‘Be by You’ unveils four minutes of aural euphoria, a triumph of escapism and sensual imagery that will no doubt entice a wide audience. Paul’s songwriting is tender and relatable, the perfect match for such a kinetic track.
Delving deeper into the meaningful ethos that propels the record, Varney explains: “It was inspired by a love of house music & the fusion of soul, pop, dance. I love to use my songwriting & singer/songwriter background to create dance music with a message and a slightly deeper meaning than is often found in this genre.” We appreciate such a purposeful outlook, as it’s clear that Varney still possesses all of the artistic qualities that once brought him to the forefront of the UK pop scene.
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