"I throw myself from heights that used to scare me," sings Sigrid Solbakk Raabe in "Don't Kill My Vibe," which she co-wrote with Martin Sjølie. This fundamental, newfound self-confidence and an experience of one's own maturation and vital identity form the core of the work. The narrator's voice no longer allows itself to be limited by its surroundings. It is […]
/ 12/12/2018 / codex"I throw myself from heights that used to scare me," sings Sigrid Solbakk Raabe in "Don't Kill My Vibe," which she co-wrote with Martin Sjølie. This fundamental, newfound self-confidence and an experience of one's own maturation and vital identity form the core of the work. The narrator's voice no longer allows itself to be limited by its surroundings. It is a strong and personal cry in the form of "I" that draws the listener in, and which we believe finds deep resonance perhaps especially with young listeners. Here they encounter a voice that reflects their own need to make their own experiences and to be allowed to search for, find, and defend being themselves.
Both the melody, the arrangement and the production take the core of the text into their structure. The frugal and waiting in the verses are combined with exploding and almost ruthless choruses. Here the boundaries are to be broken, the independent is to be broken free! And there is no doubt that Raabe has mastered the modern pop format to the fullest when the song's theme is to be given full force. The pitch is raised, the harmonic activity increases, rhythmic elements are put into serious play and the two-part structure of the chorus is sewn together exceptionally elegantly into an insistent and unstoppable whole. Moreover, a large part of these elements are not inextricably linked to a magnificent studio production. This song effortlessly retains its integrity and relevance in a subdued acoustic setting. "Don't Kill My Vibe" is simply an example of how fantastic a pop song can be.