When speaking about the track, Laufey described the song as, ‘‘ a true marriage of my and Bea’s sonic worlds’ truly excited about ‘the cinematic sound this song offers.’ When listening to the combination of their styles, you can’t help but share in that excitement, as Bea-bedobee and Laufeys’ voices complement each other surprisingly well, creating a suggestive and smooth harmonic balance.
The production is absolutely stunning, featuring moments of isolated vocals and soft hushed tones that enhance the intimate vibe of the acoustic guitar and bossa nova rhythms. The layers are decadent, akin to the feeling of savouring a glass of red wine or rich tiramisu. With each listen new intricate percussion details are revealed, contributing to the overall cinematic atmosphere of the track.
The collaboration is truly empowering, with a strong sense of independent femininity which is celebrated in ‘A Night To Remember’. Laufey shared that when writing the song, both art-ists wanted to produce something ‘sexier’ than their usual sound, reflecting on the ‘many songs about being rejected as a woman’ and creating this song to be about ‘the other side of the coin – having one great night then walking away’. This take on casual romance aims to reclaim the narrative, offering a fun and refreshing perspective for many.
Beabedobee began recording music in 2017, and at 20 years old boasts an immensely sup-portive and dedicated fanbase. Her nominations for awards like the BRITs Rising Star and the BBC Sound of 2020 demonstrate her meteoric rise in the industry, showing no signs of slowing down. On the other hand, at 24 years old, Laufey has already established herself as a highly respected jazz singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. From studying at Berk-lee College of Music, to becoming the most streamed jazz artist on Spotify in 2022, the duo really came together to form a musical powerhouse and possibly one of the best collabora-tions of 2023.
The fans are now demanding an entire album of their combined talent; and after admiring this track, I am too.