Drawing us in with a classic rock guitar soundscape with a choral, astral vocal harmony, VANNGO opens We’ll Rise LA! with situational prose with reference to the fires in LA, “It was a calm and beautiful day, not a sign of what would come my way… The air was still and the skies were clear, the winds began and the flames drew near…”
The opus expands with textured drums, and a brooding timbre, to recount both the pain of loss, as well as the strength of a community determined to rebuild. The overarching message is optimistic. In the face of the disasters, VANNGO shares a conscious message that invites us to embrace the notion of hope.
VANNGO confesses, “This song is deeply personal. I saw my business and so many of my friends endure great loss from the fires, but I also saw incredible strength in the people around me. ‘We’ll Rise LA!’ is my tribute to that resilience.”
The authenticity that We’ll Rise LA! manifests is tangible, there is a high emotional quotient that VANNGO exudes, and even the use of the lyrics “vanished in ghostly hue”, feel self-referential. All in all, the lyrics are poetic, poignant, and generate a sense of catharsis for both the artist and residents of LA and beyond. VANNGO adds, ” It’s for anyone who’s faced hardship and found the strength to rise again.”
The chorus hook really stands out as the emotive core for the song, as VANNGO repeats the refrain, “We will rise Los Angeles…”, to affirm the city’s unbreakable spirit and collective unity. Ultimately, the song transforms grief into a shared anthem of healing, showing that from tragedy, we can emerge strong and united.
The guitar work is masterful on the track, and VANNGO‘s experience really transcends. Naturally, we have added We’ll Rise LA! to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we anticipate future releases and conscious artistry from the talented Angeleno.