Singer-songwriter Katelyn Tarver continues to distinguish herself, releasing pop-focused melodies with remarkable relatability. Her latest single, Cinematic, solidifies Tarver’s reputation as a skilled lyricist and emotive vocalist. It is the first taste of her sophomore LP, scheduled for early 2024.
Katelyn Cinematic articulates everyday life’s nuances in a way that feels deeply personal yet widely resonant. She masterfully turns the mundane into something beguiling, filling her narrative with intimate imagery that makes you feel like you’re watching a favourite scene from a film or a poignant moment from a TV show.
The song opens with a vivid picture of a New York escapade, painted with Tarver’s evocative lyricism. She navigates the complexities of life and relationships, managing to capture both the bittersweet and joyful moments. Her lyrics tumble through themes of change, nostalgia, and sentimentality with an earnestness that is truly arresting.
Set against a backdrop of dulcet tones, Tarver’s vocals are a highlight, twisting and turning with the melody in a manner that is nothing short of enchanting. They carry the weight of her sentimentality and her passion for capturing life’s fleeting moments and immortalising them in her artistry.
Her chorus is a catchily candid confession of her penchant for nostalgia: “I get so sentimental over small things / You say I’m obsessed with nostalgia, but I think / What’s the point of all this livin’ if you can’t go back and grab it? / Make it cinematic / Prove you really had it.” It’s a refreshing and authentic perspective on life and living, underlining Tarver’s penchant for crafting lyrics that hit home.
Her deft blending of heartfelt lyricism, enchanting vocals, and compelling storytelling all but promises that her forthcoming LP will be a body of work worth waiting for. And while we do wait, Cinematic offers a beautiful window into Tarver’s world, an invitation to appreciate the small things and make our own moments cinematic. A song about embracing the beauty in life’s fleeting moments, it is indeed a celebration of sensitivity and sentimentality. And Katelyn Tarver is just the artist to champion that.