This edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks brings together music that will give you all the good, warm feels, and will leave your heart longing. The list features artists Tonneau, Elephant Moon, The Hill, and more.
Tonneau - Crush on You
Making you think of an entire theatrical production right from the first note, ‘Crush on You’ by Tonneau is sure to wrap your heart in all the feel-good, warm and fuzzy vibes. The instrumentation is lush with different layers coming together to create a sound that lingers long after you are done listening to the track. The bouncy rhythm coming together with the sweet emotions at play in the song sounds beautiful. The harmonies backing up the main vocals have been splendidly arranged, to create a shimmering, wholesome sound texture. Brimming with emotions all of us would have at one point felt, this song is a great listen.
Elephant Moon - Good Medicine
Finger picked guitar riffs starting off the song with a sombre layer of violin, ‘Good Medicine’ by Elephant Moon carries a very important message that pertains to the way most of us live now. The song has a wistful tone to it, and through this tone it relays a narrative about the importance of slowing down and taking a break, and thereby taking care of your heart and your soul. The instrumentation is kept quite simple throughout the song, and this arrangement helps the vocals, and thereby, the message of the song to be the main focus of this very highly relatable song.
The Hill - Photograph
Starting off with muffled layers of guitar, ‘Photograph’ by The Hill captures the role that photographs play in our lives. The track has a solid vintage vibe to it, shimmering with a nostalgic air. The song has a country sound to it along with soft rock. The episodic storytelling in the song is something that truly captures your attention. The vocals have a very Leonard Cohen touch to them, which further deepens the nostalgic reminiscing. This is the kind of song that you sing with your friends on a long drive, with the windows down and the breeze hitting your face.
Debi Derryberry - Go to Sleep
Gentle, soft, and calmingly warm, ‘Go to Sleep’ by Debi Derryberry is the song that you can play or sing to your child without a second thought, because it is absolutely perfect in that regard. The song does build little by little, but the building isn’t intense or overwhelming, and the build maintains the gentleness and calmness the song aims for. The special thing about this song is that as much as it is for a child it can also be very calming for the tired parent as well. Heartwarmingly sweet and soft, this song has every potential to be a nightly ritual for you and your child.
Michellar - Never Say Sorry
Starting off strong with soaring guitars and thumping drums, ‘Never Say Sorry’ by Michellar will touch your heart with its utmost sincerity. The song shifts between verses of stripped down instrumentation to powerful choruses throughout the song which does not let monotony slide in. Something about the way the song flows feels very natural and not forced at all. The layered male and female vocals in parts also add a lovely texture to the song. Lyrically the song captures the difficulties that come in the world of love, and it is unique in that regard as most music these days capture the overtly romanticised shade of love.
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