In this edition of LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks, we bring heartfelt releases from artists Sam Lily, Ryland Moranz, and Patricio Anabalon.
Sam Lily - Soothe
Sam Lily turns music into a medium of healing in latest release, titled Soothe. Making sense of the ups and downs of emotions and life experiences through melody, the song emphasizes how music succeeds in easing the heart when words and thoughts fail. The soundscape is warm and inviting. The richly textured array of guitars, banjo, and harmonies are arranged seamlessly and intricately, creating an absorbing, evocative backdrop. The slow beat of the drums ebbs and flows, carrying you in its comforting rhythm. Sam Lily’s voice, emotive and full, adorns the music with moving melodies. Juxtaposing the subtle melancholy with swelling notes of hope, bliss, and strength, the music really presents the wholeness and duality of life. The vulnerability and openness in the music and vocals allows the music to seep into your soul and create an affecting experience. Listen to Soothe by Sam Lily here!
Ryland Moranz - When I’m Gone
Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Ryland Moranz reflects on the ephemerality of life in latest release, When I’m Gone. The folk/bluegrass musician navigates this profound theme with words that are vivid and hard-hitting, strung together poetically. The soundscape comes alive with the swift, ornate melodies of the banjo, galloping cadence of the percussion, and the swelling tunes of the harmonica. The singer’s voice has a mature and tempered disposition, embroidering heartfelt melodies onto the music. The song is neither marked by piercing sorrow nor bursting joy; instead, it radiates a calming and comforting sense of peace and liberating acceptance. When I’m Gone deeply resonates with anybody trying to understand their place in the grand scheme of life and creation. Listen to When I’m Gone by Ryland Moranz here!
Patricio Anabalon - La Noche Que Nunca Llega
Chilean singer-songwriter, Patricio Anabalon, crafts a captivating sonic journey in latest release, La Noche Que Nunca Llega featuring the masterful Greek musician Giorgis Christodoulou. The song takes shape through mesmerizing fractals of acoustic guitar notes, emotive swirls of flute, mystical flutters of bouzouki, and the marching beat of the percussion. In the midst of this other-worldly unison of textures and tunes, the singer’s voice shines through with rousing melodies. Soaked in feeling, the vocals waltz with the instrumentation to create a cohesive, vast, and bountiful sound that consumes you in its emotionality and richness. Listen to La Noche Que Nunca Llega by Patricio Anabalon featuring Giorgis Christodoulou here!
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