INTERCONTINEN7AL have years of experience showing that geography does not have to mean limiting creativity, and with Love is Everywhere, they have created the most emotional statement to date. Performed and written by Argentinean Nereo Paulus, this Beatles-esque farewell is characterised by the warmth and melodic sophistication that characterised the whole project of the band.
The song is very optimistic with its harmonised vocals which are well timed to motivate and inspire. The quality of the performance is simultaneously personal and worldwide, and Paulus brings a fair amount of sincerity in his voice, discussing themes of re-birth of, and the beauty of nature. The production coats all this with a rich, nostalgic gloss that achieves a feat that has numerous other productions fail to do, making it all seem familiar and unexpectedly fresh--not an easy feat in a time of retro-inspired rock.
The instrumentation makes this piece special. Guitar percussion trickles through hypnotising, flowing melodies, and the overall mood is calm and emotionally charged. There is never a sense of overwhelming with the arrangement and every layer supports the main message in the song, leading to something truly touching. The catchy melody stick is embedded in your mind, not by repetition and power, but only by the ingenuity itself.
When the last chapter of INTERCONTINEN7AL is about to close, the song "Love is Everywhere" is a personal statement of what they have accomplished. This is not just a technical achievement of international collaboration it is a song with actual heart and craftsmanship. Again the band has proved that meaningful music knows no boundaries and here they have condensed that philosophy into three and a half minutes of pure, no frills beauty. Since the project itself comes as a result of lockdown isolation, it is quite poetic that their song is all about connexion, hope, and the power of love to change things.
