In a world that sometimes feels like it is moving too fast, Alla Igityan’s “All of This” focuses on the quieter things that may so easily be forgotten along the way. The song is born out of a desire for a simpler, more in-the-moment living, it celebrates moderation, storytelling and not chasing excess.
The acoustic guitar is the heart of “All of This,” laying down an intimate foundation from the very beginning. The subtle percussion and lush harmonies provide soft layers that do not overpower the heart of the song. The arrangement is open and inviting.
The song’s simplicity is one of its great qualities. Everything is designed to serve the tale. The story is the focus, where it should be. Alla Igityan avoids cluttered production so the music can breathe and express its fundamental mood organically.
There’s something relatable about that desire to be in the moment. The desire for a simpler existence is not an elaborate illusion, but an emotional tug to be more connected to the moment. “All Of This” captures that sensation with musical restraint befitting the subject matter.