Review of The Girl and the Dreamcatcher's Negatives
Today I'm going to introduce you to my favorite new duo in music. They are Dove Cameron and Ryan McCartan, otherwise known as The Girl and the Dreamcatcher. The two met as onscreen love interests in the Disney Channel show Liv and Maddie. They soon began posting covers on YouTube under the name "Dove and Ryan" and became an official duo in 2014. They've recently released their first EP, entitled Negatives, and that is what I am reviewing.
1 Make You Stay- Ryan begins the song with a catchy melody. It has an overall pop-feel, with a strong drum beat and electronics on the chorus. Both switch up the melody on the second verse. They add subtle harmonies on the chorus, with the melody shining through. The beat moves to a dubstep feel on the bridge. This is one song that gets stuck in your head easily.
2 Glowing in the Dark- Ryan starts the first verse. The electronics drive the song. We get to hear Ryan take the melody on the chorus. This song has many similarities with Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello's "I Know What You Did Last Summer." The bridge follows a similar melody line as the verses.
3 Gladiator- Dove sings the first and second verses. This has a slower beat than the previous two. We hear Ryan's harmonies, especially on the chorus. The hook on the end of the chorus is especially catchy. You can definitely hear the electronic influences in this song.
4 My Way- The song has a fast pace. Dove begins the first verse, and then adds harmony to Ryan's melody. Drums come in heavily on the chorus. They are in unison mostly for the second verse. Dove's higher harmonies add a nice texture to the chorus. The pace works well for the empowerment theme.
5 Cry Wolf- Both sing the first verse. This one also has a fast pace. Ryan takes the melody on the second verse. We get to hear Dove's lower range, which is uncommon. This could be a fun one to hear live.
6 Monster- The song begins as a ballad with an eerie melody. Some minor chords are underneath. The harmonies fall over each other, with Ryan on the melody for the chorus. The song portrays a dangerous romance.
1 Make You Stay- Ryan begins the song with a catchy melody. It has an overall pop-feel, with a strong drum beat and electronics on the chorus. Both switch up the melody on the second verse. They add subtle harmonies on the chorus, with the melody shining through. The beat moves to a dubstep feel on the bridge. This is one song that gets stuck in your head easily.
2 Glowing in the Dark- Ryan starts the first verse. The electronics drive the song. We get to hear Ryan take the melody on the chorus. This song has many similarities with Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello's "I Know What You Did Last Summer." The bridge follows a similar melody line as the verses.
3 Gladiator- Dove sings the first and second verses. This has a slower beat than the previous two. We hear Ryan's harmonies, especially on the chorus. The hook on the end of the chorus is especially catchy. You can definitely hear the electronic influences in this song.
4 My Way- The song has a fast pace. Dove begins the first verse, and then adds harmony to Ryan's melody. Drums come in heavily on the chorus. They are in unison mostly for the second verse. Dove's higher harmonies add a nice texture to the chorus. The pace works well for the empowerment theme.
5 Cry Wolf- Both sing the first verse. This one also has a fast pace. Ryan takes the melody on the second verse. We get to hear Dove's lower range, which is uncommon. This could be a fun one to hear live.
6 Monster- The song begins as a ballad with an eerie melody. Some minor chords are underneath. The harmonies fall over each other, with Ryan on the melody for the chorus. The song portrays a dangerous romance.
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