This edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks treads along memories of yesterday to dreamy folk-pop tracks to haunting musical narratives. The list features artists Amy-Lin Slezak, Audren, and Stephen Foster.
Amy-Lin Slezak - Known 3 Yrs. Seen 24 Hrs.
Recounting friendships and connections that got lost along the way, ‘Known 3 Yrs. Seen 24 Hrs.’ by Amy-Lin Slezak feels like a bittersweet trip down memory lane. The lyrics are full of imagery and the way Slezak gives voice to them, the words turn into a film in our minds. Blending country and pop, the track is upbeat and has an old-school charm, which makes you want to gather your friends in your backyard and sing along to this song. Mirroring the reality of life, where more often than not all connections go through substantial changes and rarely stay the same, the song will make you want to hold onto the moments that you have now a little tighter.
Audren - A New Page
Greeting you with a wonderful layering of vocals which will have warmth rush into your heart, Audren’s ‘A New Page’ is dreamy, it is ethereal, and feels like an embodiment of all that’s good with the world. The song has a theatrical, cinematic feel to it, with its use of orchestral instrumentation. Right from the first note to the last, you will imagine yourself walking through flower fields with the spring sun warm and pleasant on your skin. The song manages to create an atmosphere of its own, which you will most willingly immerse yourself in, and that is a guarantee.
Stephen Foster - Sadie’s Gift
Starting off with sombre, mellow guitar strumming, ‘Sadie’s Gift’ by Stephen Foster feels like a story in music that is ages old and one that still holds all the magic it held all that time ago. Haunting and ethereal, the vocals feel like a choir in a very old church. The careful arrangement in the song is what makes it what it is, and although there’s no story that the song tells you directly, you can still make your own story up which fits the song’s mood. An immersive listening experience, this track will calm your agitated senses and bring in quiet reflection.
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