When someone you love closes up his heart, how long are you willing to wait for him to let you back in? This featured single exposes the dilemma (from a guy’s point of view).
A seasoned professional
Sometimes when I find new music, I assume the artists must be new to the industry just because I’ve never heard of them. What arrogance. This is what happened with Thomas Fiss’ single, “Breathe.”
To my surprise, I found an IMDb profile for Fiss. He performed on Broadway when he was only 13 years old in The Full Monty and started off in a boy band called Varsity Fanclub until he broke off to become a solo artist in 2009. Music Video Submissions pegs him as a “triple threat.” Apparently, besides singing and acting, he can also play instruments.
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Fiss sounds like he’s had a lot of experience, and a man with experience means he knows what he’s doing. Although not a brand-new release, this song clearly hasn’t reached full stride because it hasn’t infected the radio waves (yet). His vocals are dynamic and weave seamlessly throughout the song.
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Fiss’ range is extensive. He can sound almost androgynous, hitting high notes one moment, then come back down to gruff pleading in another.
Fall-ing in love
An autumn backdrop (to attest to the changing feelings, perhaps?) and a pretty woman (do they always have to be?!) running seemingly forever to a contemplative Fiss is the perfect setup for a longing love song. She runs so long that it’s almost comical, which means the recently premiered video is worth watching, too. The song is both about an ultimatum and a lover’s patience:
“Breathe, baby just breathe
You better tell me what you need
Speak up before I leave”
There are moments in the track where Fiss’ voice sounds like Justin Bieber, then transitions with the attitude of a One Republic song. How is this song not more popular? Come on, people!
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“Breathe” was produced by Gabe Luiz and Thomas Fiss, and recorded in Los Angeles. Check it out below and let me know what you think!
Photo courtesy of PNP/WENN.com
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