Nick Haeffner – What Time Can Do
The song “What Time Can Do” by Nick Haeffner is a composition that begins with a cheerful, jazzy melody that is enhanced with funk and reggae rhythms. Folk elements are then slowly added to place the song in a more concrete storytelling area. The track has a feeling of motion because of this smooth progression, as though time is changing the melodic setting. The vocal performance is unique, reflecting some of Julian Cope’s humorous, eccentric personality while maintaining David Bowie’s theatrical passion. The lyrics are given an equal share of humor and tenderness by Haeffner’s sly smile and melancholic singing. The song’s different stylistic tones are pushed together by the way he sings. In the end, “What Time Can Do” is a sad but funny reflection on the passing of time, driven by innovative genre changes and a dynamic vocal performance.
Photo Credit: Nick Haeffner – photo by Sara Rance
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