Connor Riesen Finds Hope in “Everybody Falls in Love in Time”

What do you do when love keeps missing the appointment? Do you give up, laugh about it, or turn the disappointment into something worth singing about? For Connor Riesen, the answer became a song.

“Everybody Falls in Love in Time” carries the warmth of a personal experience without allowing the story behind it to overshadow the music. Written during a period when Riesen and a close friend were both struggling to find their way through unsuccessful romantic encounters, the song became a gentle reminder that timing can be just as important as feeling. Musically, Riesen handles the production and instrumentation himself, creating a sound that brings jazz sensibility and pop accessibility into the same space. The arrangement has an inviting quality, while the melodic writing gives the track an easy sense of movement. It is the kind of record that feels carefully constructed without sounding overly calculated.

A particularly meaningful part of the recording is the vocal performance from Lisandra Yero. At the time, Yero was dating Riesen’s cousin, and she later became his wife. More remarkably, this was her first experience singing on a recording. The personal connection adds another layer to a song that was already rooted in real life, and Riesen eventually performed it live at their wedding, giving the track a place in a memory shared far beyond the studio.

That emotional history comes through without making the song feel overly sentimental. “Everybody Falls in Love in Time” remains light on its feet, balancing its romantic message with an upbeat musical character and a melody that encourages listeners to sing along. For Riesen, the track also reflects the broader musical journey that has taken him from self taught piano beginnings into production, composition and an increasingly jazz focused body of work. It stands as a warm, personal piece within that evolution.

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