You Gave A Little Love – Review

Reviewer : Zachary Larson is a professional touring guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. Getting his start in high school rock bands, he has since toured as a classical chamber musician, onboard luxury cruises, and with the Broadway musicals Finding Neverland and Escape To Margaritaville. His recorded work spans from classical works and pop tunes, to mind-bending experimental music. His arrangements of orchestral music are published through Clear Note Publications. Classically trained, he holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Denver.

Overall Impression: Canada-based Hip Culture have released the new tune You Gave A Little Love. Confident and strong, You Gave A Little Love opens with poppy vocals wrapped in an upbeat country groove. The fiddle and banjo add a down home color to the sound, as the rhythm section drives gently forward. Drenched in positivity, the lyrics highlight the impact of showing a little kindness and love. They have the feel of a love song, but can easily be extended to include friendship or faith. Della Cibrian commands with microphone and delivers a performance full of gratitude and love. She sings confidently with a sweet tone and slight country twang. Overall, You Gave A Little by Hip Culture is a solid new country tune that warms the heart and adds some light to your day.

Strongest Point(s): The tune has a solid production value, and a continual air of brightness from beginning to end. This brightness narrowly avoids being overwhelming, due in part to Cibrian’s vocal tone, which lends itself to an overall “feel good” sound.

Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Country and Pop will enjoy You Gave A Little Love by Hip Culture.

Artist target suggestions: Jewel, Sheryl Crow, Carrie Underwood, The Chicks, Sarah McLachlan, Sandra Doolan, Taylor Swift, Jesse Cook, Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn, Toby Keith, Keith Urban