Vince Leigh’s Single Review: Baby by Mario Vayne
By Vince Leigh (Ex drummer of Pseudo Echo, Tina Arena and John Farnham) of Australian Radio Promotion for Sheldon Ang Media
In conversation about his latest track, Baby, Mario Vayne, the vocal dynamo and singer-songwriter, revealed, ‘It’s about taking a leap of faith, backing yourself and daring to step into the unknown. It speaks of giving love another shot.
Essentially, it’s about spreading positivity, which is something our world desperately needs right now.’ A dive into Vayne’s backstory makes it clear that this Queensland-based musician doesn’t just talk the talk. Vayne embarked on his musical voyage at the ripe age of seven; Vayne’s path was shaped by the artistic lineage of his Italian roots.
His early muses were the titans of rock’n’roll, from Cheap Trick, Kiss, The Sweet to The Babys and Foreigner. Echoes of these musical behemoths can be heard in the sonic architecture of Baby, Vayne’s debut single, with its arena-ready, rousing edge, emotionally charged vocal delivery, and crowd-pleaser chorus, all powered by an undercurrent of guitar-fuelled vitality. The track Baby showcases lyrics that are both unassuming and accessible, with genre-suitable melodies and a vocal performance that displays Vayne’s evident skills. It may wear its retro influences proudly, but it also gleams with a modern polish that deserves mention. Vayne demonstrated a notable talent from an early age, composing his first tune at just eleven years old, driven by an enduring passion for the guitar.
Despite these abilities, his more reserved personality often kept his talents less visible to the public eye. The last word should go to Vayne, whose new track will undoubtedly garner interest, and not just for its immediate appeal. As he says, ‘Every artist I think wants to be admired and acknowledged for their art, and I’m no different. I would like to think I could inspire the next generation of kids, to walk into a music shop and buy a guitar or drum kit and start a rock band. And spread a positive message to the world, ‘cause that’s what music is about.’
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