You will want to add their newest single, which is entitled “Blood Runs Cold”, to your daily playlist after reading my review! While you read, listen to the electrifying “Blood Runs Cold” below! Let me know what you think about the song in the comments!
“Blood Runs Cold”
“Blood Runs Cold’ is something we had been working on for quite some time, but it couldn’t have been more relevant for the times we are living in. Written from a teenager’s perspective who can’t seem to fit in anywhere. They find their niche and stand out by being true to who they are.
The unique perspective presented in the lyrics is such a relatable topic for me. Yes, the lyrics are written from the viewpoint of a teenager, which I haven’t been for a long time now. But, as an adult, it is sometimes hard to “stand out from the crowd” as you are sometimes told what to do by pressure brought on by either work, family, or even society. The message found in “Blood Runs Cold” can be for anyone of any age as it tells us to be ourselves and stand out by being unique.
This tune is also such an electrifying one with its upbeat tempo and distinctive melodies. From the very first note, you are introduced to its distinctive charm of the instrumentation. It has an interesting blend of light and dark tones in different synthesized styles. Yet, when you further listen to “Blood Runs Cold”, you can hear strands of an electric guitar blazing in certain sections like the final chorus. Of course, the upbeat tempo, which is played by a series of synthesizers, draws you into the peculiar melodies by each strong downbeat.
The mystifying yet particular melodies in the instruments and vocals are different from each other. But how Rags and Riches unite each part as one consistent tune is pretty amazing. This uniqueness yet united within the tune is an amazing feat and should be heard by many.
What Do You Think?
“Blood Runs Cold” is such a unique song with its distinctive melodies and a message that many can relate to. As I think back to the song’s message of being unique, I can’t help to think that the message is also emulated musically. This message is also found within the distinctive melodies, upbeat tempos (as you know, being upbeat is one key to being inspirational), and peculiar instrumentation. Rags and Riches blend these elements together effortlessly in “Blood Runs Cold” to create an inspirational tune that is a must-listen for any age!
What do you think about Rags and Riches’ newest release “Blood Runs Cold”? Listen to the song below and tell me what you think in the comments.
About the Artist: Rags and Riches
Formed in 2017, Rags and Riches features brothers Tanner and Peyton Whitt. Over the last three years, the band has discovered their unique sound, identity, and aesthetic.
In February of 2019, Rags and Riches released their debut single, “Speed Of Sound.” Impressively, the song clocked over 750,000 Spotify streams and over 520,000 Youtube views. The brothers’ follow up releases “Arrival,” “X,” “War Cry,” “Not A Stranger,” “Light It Up” and “Edge of Time” showcase eclectic genre crossovers. The duo set out on their first headlining tour and spent much of 2019 on the road. They showed no signs of slowing down as they kicked off an additional leg to their U.S. tour at the start of 2020.
