Today’s LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks brings to you acoustically heavy songs of perseverance, love, and unity – ideas that the world needs to uphold now more than ever. The list features artists Bardie, Rachael Sage, and Sam Garrett.
Bardie - Too Long
An acoustically driven ballad of pushing past the ever looming sense of self doubt, Bardie's ‘Too Long’ is one that will feel like the blossoming of a beautiful flower. The gradual unfurling of the song also mirrors Bardie’s own process with the making of the song. The layers in the song keep building, one by one,offering you with a rich sound texture. Bardie's vocals are smooth and irreplaceable, bring in the perfect touch to the song. The pitch change at 4:02 minutes comes beautifully unexpected – a grand finale before curtains down. Jazzy trumpets, floaty guitar riffs, simple yet impactful drum set, and the soaring vocals, all bringing the song together before an isolation of the vocals right at the end. The song is worth all the time and work Bardie put in its making, and you’ll think so too, once you give it a listen.
Rachael Sage - Canopy
Taking inspiration from the folk sound, ‘Canopy’ by Rachael Sage starts off with talking about how if women were in charge of the world, the world would automatically be a better place, and thus, sets the song as one that’s straightforward. The song puts into words what the world knows but doesn't really work towards. “The poison of division will drown like a fool” is one among the many truths that are in the song. The instrumentation in the song acts like an ensemble cast, consisting of acoustic guitar, violin, cello, organ, electric guitar, to name a few. This unique layer of instruments helps in embodying the universal nature of the song. This song is sure to touch your heart with its truth, its peace, and its softness.
Sam Garrett - One Family
Echoing the universal message of oneness and love, Sam Garrett’s ‘One Family’ stands as a beautifully soft tune that perfectly upholds Garrett’s vision with the song. The sounds of nature – chirping of birds, the sound of trees swaying – are heard right at the beginning along with soft guitar notes. Garrett’s vocals that are brimming with emotion add a beautifully rich texture to the overall soundscape. The song exudes what Bob Marley’s music stands for but in a different font that’s driven acoustically and soft vocals. The bridge is a powerful culmination of harmonies. “We are beyond borders / Beyond walls / All the guns and all the bombs / We are mighty / We are strong / We have strength to break the storm” are the essence of what Garrett is trying to convey with the song.
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