Royal South, Cry Cry Review
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Royal South is the name of a thought-provoking new country trio featuring SaraBeth, Glen Mitchell, and Vickie Vaughn. Between the three members, each is an artist in their own right, they each have chart topping songs, Grand Ole Opry performances, industry awards, a fiercely loyal social media following, and world tours since forming in 2017. Royal South is the perfect storm for the creation of a Nashville powerhouse. Excellent song writing and beautifully conceived three part harmonies that adorn any tune they tackle. Based in Nashville, Tennessee. The Texas, London, and Kentucky natives have attracted the attention of renowned producer, Paul Worley, who produced the Dixie Chicks, Lady Antebellum, The Band Perry, and Martina McBride to name a few. Royal South is releasing their single, “Cry, Cry.” The single has quickly been met with success having already topped #1 on the UK Country iTunes Chart as well as securing the #2 spot on the US New Country iTunes Chart, an impressive feat for the independent group. Written by the late Andrew Dorff, the promising single showcases the trio’s undeniable three-part harmonies and chemistry between them.
Positives:
The three-part harmony is excellent. The song’s lyrics, form and melody are well-constructed and flow. Royal South is the real deal.
Bottom Line:
Royal South has a buzz of excitement when SaraBeth, Glen Mitchell, and Vickie Vaughn harmonize their voices together it really something magical. Add the solid acoustic guitar and bass with drums and a full band, and you have pure scintillation. “Cry Cry” offers elements of bluegrass, country and just a touch of modern country. The two female and one male harmony is unique, giving the melody a hip new color. The track has an excellent violin solo, pedal steel solo, warmly distorted guitar chords and driving acoustic guitar strumming. The songs have a form that is varied and unfolds with surprises. The bridge is a stylish sounding instrumental ensemble section that ends with a nice bass fill. Everything is recorded beautifully, and the mix is balanced and warm. Royal South is locked down tightly, their symbiosis as a group is harmonically and melodically matchless. That's the short of it!