On June 4, 2021 Scarypoolparty (Alejandro Aranda) released a song called “Friends.” For the fans who follow his music and his Instagram, this song has a very familiar melody. It’s one of Alejandro’s Instagram videos that he posted on August 8, 2020. The video shows him strumming his guitar so beautifully. He is very much in tune with the instrument as his fingers move so effortlessly on the strings.
“Friends is a lighthearted song about being in the talking stage of a relationship and not knowing exactly how to say what you mean,” says Alejandro. The song explores the emotional struggle of being able to fit in and how at times, you just feel socially awkward and uncomfortable in various social situations. It’s normal for relationships to have some level of insecurities. Alejandro has talked openly about mental health and how it’s difficult for him to be surrounded by a large group of people.
In the circle of your friends
I will try and talk to them
But I’m socially awkward
I don’t want to be the one to leave.
I can find my way back home
Intoxicated by the love you’ve shown
But I’m worried for the future
Every time you see me struggling somehow
-Scarypoolparty; “Friends,” Hollywood Records, 2021
The video itself is very whimsical, happy, and upbeat. Alejandro plays the guitar throughout this song. The tune is very catchy and I often find myself dancing to this song. This is yet another genre that Alejandro presents as pop music. Throughout the video, hand-drawn images dance across the screen such as a rocketship, a flower, a submarine, a jellyfish, a rain cloud, a ghost, a fish, bubbles, and hearts. This is another video that Alejandro has set in red. We also see the color red in the video, “Poison.” Perhaps there is some sort of significance in the color that Alejandro has not mentioned. This is probably my favorite video that he has released to date. It’s so cute and makes me feel happy when I watch it.
Alejandro’s vocals in this video are top-notch. His voice seems to get better and better every time he sings. It’s so smooth and evokes raw emotion as he belts out the lyrics.
“...the musician shows off his gentle, yet powerful vocal ability and borderline unbelievable instrumental talent while exploring themes of nostalgia and giving an honest look into the reality of romantic connection.” -Carter, J. June 4, 2021; AP Alternative Press.
Alejandro continues to be a creative force in the music industry. He is an artist like no other. He keeps impressing us with his vast musical skills from singing to songwriting to producing...yes, he does it all and he does it all so perfectly well. His creative juices keep flowing and his fans keep coming back for more. Currently, “Friends'' has 72,503 views on Youtube and 142,897 streams on Spotify.
The single was:
tracked by @villagestudios
recorded by @fae.muerto
assistant engineer @branko_presley
mixed by @mannymarroquin
master by@emilylazarlodge
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