Pharrell Williams Easily Accentuates the Positive With "Happy"

You know the saying "Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain?" Use Pharrell Williams as your go-to umbrella and there's not a storm Nature can whip up that can nudge you out of being in a good mood. The chorus is a supremely amusing throwback launch to the '60s. Their joined voice is divinely airbrushed to where there's not a rough edge to be had. As this video shows positive vibrations bust out all over the place. There's a church choir scene which represents astute visual placement because the call to be joyous echoes on a level the folks who take up regular residence in the pews would easily appreciate. The percussive groove line has a special kick in its step. The gliding motions of the song are nothing short of effortless. You'd actually belief happiness is one of Life's great, noble truths if you listened in long enough. The track is now taking up acreage on The Despicable Me 2 movie soundtrack. There's much sweat equity involved in acquiring the knowledge of how to be comfortable in one's own skin. "Happy" passes the test with flying colors. In all phases the moving parts are all on the same page. How long has it been since you've been exposed to a song that's tailor made to be clapped along to? Pharrell has a superbly ingratiating personality that wraps itself around your world weary arms and assures you whatever's bugging you, take both heart and courage. Everything will in fact, despite your misgivings, turn out okay. Another element which makes "Happy" a pressure assuaging twinkling bolt out of the blue is that it's a fine antidote in any kind of weather. Makes sunny days even brighter. Deflates the blahs from that way overextended winter chill. Gives you your fighting spirit in the middle of a torrential rainstorm. Who says pop music needs to channel anything approaching Einstein smarts to be effective? Jim James from My Morning Jacket agrees great music doesn't have to stem from a dark place exclusively. From the sounds of things Pharrell Williams was taking detailed notes. "Happy" is a delightful presence on the chart scene. Add it to your iPod and you'll be channeling your inner Bob Fosse in no time.