Jaime Orr’s Another Time in Another Place, is an attention grabbing piece of rock music music with a grainy texture to say the least. The twenty-two-year-old has concocted an impressive and eclectic discography so far, with this track being his seventh release. After first listening to this single, I was left pleasantly surprised as Orr switches it up and boosts the tempo to showcase his musical talent.
You’ll be confronted with a lively gritty guitar and a rhythm section that never lets up, with the steady and pulsating drum beat, listeners are sure to be nodding their heads and tapping their feet throughout. While listening I found myself impulsively bouncing my head to each thump of the booming bassline and getting into the catchy beat. Upping the ante even further, Orr showcases his extensive guitar skills as high-pitched warped guitars weave effortlessly, encapsulating the bold and vibrant atmosphere of the track.
Orr is outspoken in how playing the guitar allowed him to overcome major speech difficulties, allowing him to express himself beyond words. “The instrument is why I am able to articulate words the way I do now.” Orr’s lyrics are simple, clear and direct, his warm and brassy vocals, occasionally accompanied by a slight quiver, accentuate the songs’ theme of want and desire. “Another Time in Another Place, I’m gonna be in your embrace” he belts with a stentorian punch, allowing his words to ring out as the track ends in continued powerful guitar before fading out. I listened to this track multiple times and I have to say I felt more uplifted and energetic after each listen. It’s bright, hits all the right places for guitar lovers who don’t like their rock too heavy… there’s a real talent here: with a world so nuanced and complex, it’s clear to see why Orr has delved further into the raw material of life’s emotion to produce something a little different from a standard relationship song.
With the lasting impact that Another Time in Another Place has left on me, I’m waiting in anticipation for Orr’s next single which is said to be in the works. With his stellar experimentation and genre fusion throughout his collection of singles, who knows what he could meticulously craft next.
In the meantime, you can check out Jaime Orr’s Spotify or see him perform live on the 2nd of September with his Bee Gees tribute act Nights on Broadway: The Bee Gees Story in Vicar Street.
