A slow and steady song filled with warmth as well as an edgy tone with vibrant colours. This song is like an already solved puzzle, revealing itself piece by piece while beautifully glued together.
The composition has ravishing chords, strumming and sustained through guitars. A dense bass tone fills the lows directing the progressions of the chords and crispy acoustic guitars cover the highs.
Mildly compressed drums maintain their position, throwing rhythmic power and having an impressive transition to and from electronic beats. Ashley's voice is firm and full of energy establishing the emotional aspect of the song through expressive and meaningful melodies and lyrics.
A slight offbeat layering of instruments may or may not be on purpose but definitely blends in with the overall mix. The flow of the song is engaging and perfectly represents the feelings the song intends.
Definitely listen to 'Live Like You Love' by Ashley Puckett on Spotify.
About Ashley Puckett:
"Ashley Puckett was born and raised in North Huntingdon, just east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ashley realized her passion for music at a young age, performing at vocal competitions and community events, and eventually, landing at open-mic nights and shows in bars and clubs, doing anything to keep the music and her passion alive.
Her musical influences have been empowering, shaping the artist she has become: Ladies like Lee Ann Womack, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Jo Dee Messina, Carol King and LeAnn Rimes. At age sixteen Ashley picked up the guitar, began writing songs, and the adventurous country girl hit the road.
Somewhere between skydiving and bungee jumping, Ashley was introduced to world-class Singer/Songwriter/Producer, Bryan Cole and Lead Sound Engineer, Doug Kasper at Tonic Studios.
With legendary musicians, Mike Brignardello (bass), John Willis (banjo), Mike Johnson (Steel Guitar), Heidi Engel and Tammy Petty ( Background Vocals) and hot newcomer, Adam Ernst, Ashley’s debut album and a lifelong dream, “Never Say Never” was made a reality.
The album will be released on MTS Records on February 14, 2020, with the first single, “Medicine” having been released in August 2019. The single charted nationally on the IndieWorld Country Record Report and Airplay Today country charts.
The new single, “Bulletproof” was released on January 9th, 2020, Ashley’s birthday. The song raced to the top of the iTunes country singles chart in South Africa, also becoming a #1 radio hit on the New Music Weekly country chart.
"I've never given up on where I wanted to be (in the music industry), however, when life pulls you in so many different directions, it sometimes takes you off-guard, and it becomes very easy to lose sight.
I believe everything happens for a reason, and although I feel I'm always at the wrong place at the wrong time, somehow that led me to the right place at the right time, to say ‘It's now or never’ after meeting Bryan and Doug. The energy the three of us have, working together, and their dedication is so exciting...I know this is just the beginning of something spectacular."