LearningToDive – I’ll Smile (feat. Bravo Bonez) (Video)
“Instantly magnetic, is it Bowie? Is it Audience? No it’s ‘LearningToDive’ a project of New Zealand producer Bravo Bonez. Well, you can rip those L plates up for sure Bravo. ‘I’ll Smile’ is a performance of the highest magnitude. The story of a secret relationship coming to an end, delivered with consummate style & effortless virtuosity. Pure class. ”
-Nagamag.com
The single ‘I’ll Smile’ is one of the 11 tracks from LearningToDive’s recent debut album titled ‘Norwegian Pop’, which was released on the 2nd of April 2021. The single ‘I’ll Smile is heavily driven by sophisti-pop, melancholic, downtempo tones, and has been described as a cross between Blue Nile and Pink Floyd. With elements of soul, jazz and downtempo-pop, LTD mixes minor sounds from the synth/keys with sadly tired lyricism to express a story one is usually afraid to unleash.
The narrative of the track is based upon two (fictional) persons who have been in a secret relationship for a long time, but it has turned stale. The male protagonist has been fooling around and getting into trouble. His secret partner had been staying clear of him and his dalliances, and has now decided to leave him for good. He knows he deserves it. As she walks away after dumping him, he smiles, knowing it is the right thing for her, soon to also realises, it is the right thing for himself too. But he is still devastated.
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LearningToDive is a project from New Zealand-based producer and musician, Bravo Bonez. Delivering mainly 80s-style pop with some post-punk and sophisti-pop influences. A mixture of societal, political and personal themes. Facebook and Instagram @learningtodive.and @bravobonez
Reviewed by Nagamag on May 13, 2021