Classical/Review Jonathan Grow - Devenir
Brought up in a small village in the Midwest, pianist and composer Jonathan Grow began picking apart songs from the radio, teaching himself the piano, and telling his own stories through song at the age of eleven. Raised in choirs and live performances, he continued singing and writing throughout his time at university. He worked as a staff writer, session vocalist, background vocalist, and pianist after moving to Nashville in 1996. Since then, his work has been recorded and performed in venues ranging from liturgical settings to arenas and published in choral songbooks.
Jonathan Grow's most recent release, "Devenir," is a beautifully composed compilation of music that represents his own journey of self-discovery and progress. It is the melancholic coda to his EP "3." Grow asks listeners to accompany him on a musical journey through the several phases of his personal development in this song, from modest beginnings to newly discovered self-assurance and maturity.
"Devenir," the EP's last track, captures the spirit of Grow's creative development and reflects his personal metamorphosis as a person and a musician. Grow crafts a story that is as complex as it is emotionally poignant, utilizing meters of three and a traditional three-act framework to encourage listeners to consider their own journeys of self-discovery and development.
Grow's talent as a composer and storyteller is evident in "Devenir," which has a triumphant crescendo and delicate beginning notes. The song's melodies gracefully and precisely dance and blend together, creating a clear picture of the artist's deepest feelings and ideas. Grow's musical tapestry is so intricate and beautiful that it draws listeners in deeper and deeper with every second that goes by.
Grow exhibits a great capacity to inspire a wide range of emotions throughout "Devenir," from enthusiastic delight to quiet contemplation. It is evidence of his skill at the trade and his steadfast devotion to creative honesty. Inspired by the pure genius of Grow's musical vision, listeners are left feeling in amazement and wonder as the song approaches its cataclysmic finish.
As a perfect cap off to Jonathan Grow's EP "3," "Devenir" is a remarkable accomplishment. Grow has created a musical masterpiece that captivates listeners with its profoundly felt storyline and highly interwoven melodies. Grow's journey through the highs and lows of his maturation serves as a constant reminder of the transformational potential of music to shed light on the human condition and encourage us to follow our own paths of self-discovery.