"Are You Clapping?" takes minimalism to a new level. Almost trance-like, Taydem Shoesmith takes her song in a hypnotic direction. Her voice is also enchanting in such a different way that it complements the music well. As if a call to “look at me now”, Taydem calls out to the listener with a straight tone and shows how capable she is of taking care of herself.
Taydem Shoesmith gives out the independent woman vibe with Are You Clapping. With a voice that could closely parallel someone like Halsey, the song wonderfully integrates her singing with the very futuristic-techno minimalist track.
The choice of using snaps and claps as percussion really helps the song create its niche and not sound overproduced. The synths used in the song provide a quick hit that vibes well with the percussion parts of the track.
While I wish the end riffs were more prevalent and that I had hoped a bridge or semi-adlib break would exist within the song, It was very enjoyable. Running at a little over four minutes, the track doesn’t stretch too much. As a slightly hypnotic-sounding song, it shifts just at the right times to create moments that help each part transition. "Are You Clapping?" gets your attention and keeps you listening to the track.
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