Pop/Review Joyce Tratnyek - Still

For 20-year-old NYC-based singer/songwriter/producer Joyce Tratnyek, writing and performing music has always been a way to overcome her own shyness and sensitivity. These qualities, which once made it hard for her to talk to the other kids on her elementary school playground, are now tools that help her write heartfelt and thoughtful songs. She loves to write songs that tell stories and help people understand both themselves and the world more deeply.

Joyce Tratnyek's ambient and sad track "Still" explores the artist's long battle with depression. Her ongoing struggle with mental health is reflected in the title "Still," which also conveys the sensation of being caught in an apparently never-ending circle of emotional suffering.

"Still" has a soundtrack that is both strong and ethereal because to the skillful blending of emotional, distorted guitars and gentler, whispering synthesizers. In the bridge, the shoegaze-inspired guitars reach a climax and offer a potent, nearly overpowering emotional release. The soft synthesizers and backing voices that float throughout the song provide a lovely juxtaposition to the raw intensity of the guitars, wonderfully contrasting this.

The mournful but soaring atmosphere is further enhanced by the use of dark rain sounds as an undercurrent throughout the song, which adds another dimension of depth. It creates an atmosphere of reflective isolation, emulating the inner turmoil that frequently accompanies depressive episodes.

The words are delivered with a feeling of vulnerability and honesty that is incredibly compelling by Tratnyek, whose voice are evocative and haunting. The song's lyrics are a sincere tribute that provide empathy and support to anybody dealing with mental health problems. They act as a reminder that, despite everything, there is still the potential for connection and that suffering is a universal human experience.

The intricately composed song "Still" blends shoegaze and ambient elements that provide a very personal and poignant listening experience. Joyce Tratnyek has been successful in providing a comforting and cathartic climate for those going through similar things, in addition to sharing her personal hardships.