CAR287 has a great new song titled “Opening Song,” which gives us a very clear look at their music and their album, Looking Through the Lens. This band from Winnipeg quickly shows why they are a fun and interesting new group in Canadian rock. Their music is simple and honest, mixing real stories, like the older folk-rock bands used to do, with the strong beat of today’s indie rock. This mix makes their songs feel easy to feel and new all at once. The band’s sound—made of nice singing, loud drums, and smooth, deep bass—perfectly shows the big, wide-open lands and the tough roads of the Prairies.
The song’s title is good, because it acts just like the start of a movie for the band. It begins quietly, feeling like a calm time for thinking alone. A simple acoustic guitar and a low, soft voice bring you in close, almost like you are hearing a secret thought. This calm feeling changes fast, though. A steady drumbeat starts, and the music gets much louder, with bright electric guitars and light piano notes coming in. This change happens smoothly, taking the listener from a quiet thought to a clear and strong choice, making the music feel powerful and full of purpose.
This song is not just a simple start; it’s about having the guts to start over. The words show the moment right before you go out and do something new. It’s that time when you’re worried but also really want to keep going. It is about being brave enough to take a step forward, in music or in life, even when you feel like stopping. The band uses the soft and loud parts of the music to show that changing your life is hard but very important, making the song a true song about bouncing back.
A main reason the song works so well is that the singing feels so real and honest. The main singer has a strong voice that sounds like they have lived through some things. The way the voice is used helps make the main message much stronger, making the important choice feel bigger. The singing sounds fast and full of hope, showing that going forward is the right way to go. This strong, single delivery makes the song feel like a shared moment of strength, where the listener is encouraged to push ahead together with the artist, not feeling alone in the struggle.
The big idea of “Opening Song” is to let go of what keeps you stuck and move toward a better time. It talks about the hard moment when you realize a part of your life—maybe an old love, a place, or who you were—is no longer helping you grow. The band shows that walking away from a bad situation is not giving up; it is an act of great strength and freedom. By agreeing that it takes real work to choose your own path, CAR287 offers a powerful piece of music that gives strong encouragement. It tells every listener they have the power to decide what happens next, making it the perfect song for anyone ready to face the wide-open future.
“Opening Song” was made in Winnipeg and produced by Derek Benjamin, and it clearly shows how well Jay Yarmey, Travis Wog, Terrence Ferguson, and Ryan Olenick play together. It’s a song that has been played many times and is a great fit for any playlist that celebrates new beginnings and rock music that feels honest and real.
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