The track showcases the breadth of the artist’s distinctive sense of heart and appeal
Captivating and powerful thanks to the vulnerable and lyrically rich nature of the songwriting, latest Cody Piper single ‘Ode to a Lost Love’ is a track that showcases the heart and intimacy that the Pittsburgh-based indie pop artist is capable of showcasing through his sound, making for a gripping listening experience that lingers with you for long after your listen.
The track sees the artist exploring the hardship and pain that can come with struggling to let go of somebody who is no longer part of your life, articulating the ache that comes with the territory in immersive fashion as the track progresses. Stylistically, ‘Ode to a Lost Love’ builds from a quiet, piano led number into a sprawling and expansive alternative pop sounds that are packed full of cute little sonic intricacies and interesting moments. This sense of unpredictability and creativity really doubles down on how memorable and expansive the track feels, with its the splash of colour added through its fun instrumentation adding a really inspired contrast to the heartfelt and sombre nature of the lyrics.
“I really tried to channel emotion on this one, rather than pulling directly from a specific experience,” says Piper. “It’s about the realization that a love is fading, and the quiet, almost reluctant acceptance of that.”
