When you first press play on “That Universal Song” by Eli Lev, it’s like you are entering a positive utopian world where everyone knows this one particular song that you can’t help but smile at. Lev’s lyrics can resonate with anyone who’s ever felt the undeniable magic of music, and can testify to the unifying power of melody and rhythm. “That Universal Song’s” upbeat folk-rock melody is both catchy and heartfelt, creating a unique sound that almost anyone can enjoy at any celebratory function. It’s as if the song is a metaphor for a brighter world and melodically, everyone is part of this spontaneous, harmonious choir. Lev is telling us listeners through “That Universal Song” that music can have a pull on all humans that can unite communities together, even in the most unexpected places.
Written by Gabrielle LaRochelle
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