Elissa Parsons’ “In Between”: A Cinematic Pop Confession Wrapped in Quiet Brilliance
Elissa Parsons from Melbourne comes back with “In Between, ” a grand cinematic pop ballad that one would associate with the emotional climax of a Nancy Meyers movie. However, what makes this record different from others is not its magnificence but the soft side of it. Parsons has always been endowed with the storytelling ability of an artist, but here, she goes further with the subtext, depicting love not as fireworks but as the gentle light held between the sparks.
“In Between” creates a world of calm and warmth. The singer’s delivery is frail yet confident, and it almost feels like it is breaking through an elaborate production of strings played by an eight-piece ensemble featuring Zoe Black, Jenny Khafagi, Erica Kennedy, Alexandra Partridge, and others. The final mix that is layered with more than twelve complementary harmonies sounds very deliberate, close, and on all counts, it is a work of the artist’s own hands.
The song was written by Elissa Dukas with the help of Alex Dukas and produced along with Jared Haschek. The track combines the vocal style of gospel that Elissa had as her root with her fascination for orchestral pop.
The artist can be compared to such people as Laufey and Georgia Lines, but the likeness is not imitation but rather subtle traces of influence in a song that is absolutely hers. There is a slight change of key near the end of the song that emotionally elevates the ballad and is a perfect metaphor for the song’s content: the quiet, small moments in one’s life are just as important as the milestones.
What makes “In Between” more than just great music is its heartfelt nature. Parsons writes like one who has insight and sees that intimacy is formed through the ordinary things people do with each other, like sharing coffee, holding one’s breath, and silent understanding. This single marks a bold move in her musical growth and also serves as a reminder of her talent to transform the minute details of life into something cinematic, truthful, and wonderfully human.
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