Some songs try to make love feel larger than life. With “You and Me,” Ian Ward does the opposite, focusing instead on the quiet moments that tend to matter more in the long run.

This song unfolds at an unhurried pace, with a softness in the arrangment. Ward’s vocals are what sit right in the midst of this atmosphere. Given his background in theater, he could easily lean into dramatic phrasing but here he keeps things completely grounded. Continue reading →