“Open Up” – George Collins Enters a New Era with a Lush Uplifting Anthem

Every now and then, a song comes along that feels less like a release and more like a reveal. An unveiling of an artist stepping fully into their creative power.

“Open Up” is exactly that moment for George Collins.

Co-written and produced by Rob Wells , the multi-platinum producer and songwriter behind chart-topping hits for Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and Selena Gomez , this track doesn’t just mark a collaboration but a true transformation.

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“Open Up” sets its tone with a graceful ease. There is cinematic piano, ambient textures and layered vocals that shimmer like mist catching the sun.

As the song unfolds, it grows into a radiant soundscape.

It’s uplifting, emotional and undeniably immersive. There's a powerful build throughout, as the chords climb, culminating in a hypnotic and resonant hook.

The instrumentation is globally inspired with exotic world music elements adding subtle textures.

Overall, this is a smart and evocative production choice. One that broadens the song’s horizon without losing any intimacy. Think the spiritual warmth of Peter Gabriel, the anthemic swell of Coldplay and the raw and rhythmic edge of Imagine Dragons. All filtered through Collins’s distinct melodic lens.

What takes “Open Up” to fresh heights though is Collins’s vocals. He trusts the architecture of the song to let it breathe, and build energy organically. His layered harmonies blend effortlessly through the arrangement, and reinforce the song’s themes of hope, connection and a forward motion.

“Open Up” is a departure for Collins in many ways.

There is still that storytelling soul beneath the surface, now surrounded by a more expansive sound. It’s almost like Collins is stepping in to widescreen on a musical and emotional level.

And in a time when music can so easily feel manufactured or derivative, this single has a deep sincerity about it.

With its bright instrumentation and emotionally resonant lyrics, the song invites listeners to drop their defenses and embrace vulnerability as a path to connection and renewal.

This is a pop song with depth, a piano ballad with drive and a collaboration with real synergy behind it. Rob Wells’s fingerprints are most certainly here in the immaculate production and soaring arc, but the heartbeat of the track is pure George Collins.

About George Collins

George Collins is an American singer songwriter whose music blends classic rock, pop and soul with a storyteller’s eye for detail and a philosopher’s heart.

Originally from Washington, D.C. and now based in Prague, Collins channels the spirit of icons like The Beatles, Van Morrison, Cat Stevens, and Elvis Costello.

His 2022 debut EP “It’s Been a Long Time” introduced his warm, hook-filled sound and lyrical depth to a growing audience.

Now, Collins is gearing up to release “New Ways of Getting Old“, a new full-length album that explores the joys, challenges and unexpected beauty of growing older.

The project is a thoughtful and often upbeat meditation on life’s second acts. Filled with rich arrangements, soulful performances, and a deep sense of lived experience.

And whether he's writing music, fiction or simply reflecting on life’s twists and turns, George Collins is a voice for anyone who believes the best is still to come!

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