Freeds' ‘Goldmine’ Is A Reminder To Be True To Yourself
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I’ve previously written about Melbourne musician Freeds (in fact, I premiered his last single), but there’s a reason I’m so interested in his music. His latest single, Goldmine, is a pop masterclass, complete with harmonies, breakdowns and a reminder to chase your dreams.
Goldmine’s been in the works for a while - four years, in fact. 2020 seems to be the year for revisiting past achievements, and Goldmine certainly falls into that category. Freeds hasn’t bared his soul before like he does on Goldmine, and it’s a track that’ll resonate with a hell of a lot of people.
The song is a discussion on Freeds’ relationship with himself, his family and his dreams. His conservative family hasn’t always supported his musical dreams, but that’s not going to stop him. People around you aren’t always going to share in your vision, and that’s ok. Sometimes, you’ve got to forge your own path.
The melodies present within Goldmine are at odds with what people might be expecting from Freeds, but I think his ability to surprise is what makes Goldmine so compelling. This song has had a lifespan that far exceeds most music, and in an age where artists are expected to release music as fast as possible, sitting on Goldmine for close to half a decade has allowed him to get it right.
I’m lucky enough to have had those around me support me, but I think that the external pushback discussed in Goldmine is only half the story of the track. Freeds’ self-doubt, and that eventual resolution of wanting to chase his dreams, is the most interesting angle of the song, at least to me anyway. This truly sounds like the type of music Freeds has always imagined himself making. There’s a freedom in Goldmine that you’ll find yourself drawn into. If that doesn’t get you, the epic (and I mean that in the true sense of word, not as hyperbole) breakdown at the conclusion of the song will get your attention.
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Check out Goldmine below. Freeds continues to surprise, and his pop sensibilities are just as sharp as his rapping. His upcoming EP, Baby Steps, is set to be a representation of just how far he’s come as a musician - as well as an acknowledgement of where he’s going. Freeds is here for the long haul, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.