Pages
Artist: Future Of Forestry
Label: Sound Swan Records
Release Date: March 31, 2015
Release Date: March 31, 2015
Duration: 14 tracks, 58:16
From Something Like Silas to Future Of Forestry, Eric
Owyoung has proven to be both a gifted and passionate musician. Owyoung is the lead
vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer of Future Of Forestry. Combining
compassionate lyrics to well matched melody, Owyoung has successfully created
heart-felt music for close to two decades. In Pages, Owyoung has turned another
page in his musical catalog but the new page is not a change in direction as
much as a continuation into his compassionate writing. Pages is a soulful,
quiet, introspective listening experience with deep-rooted lyrics and
understated instrumentation. With many superb duets of Owyoung and Alina
Kamilcho, the beauty of Pages abounds.
The combination of measured acoustic melody and soft vocals
are powerful and seductive in “Hold My Hand” telling of what love truly and
simply was, is and ever shall be. The opener is the first in a number of duets
with Owyoung and Kamilcho displaying the magic of their combined vocals. “By
the Water” has soft percussion matching the second offering of duet breaking to
energetic refrain. Piano and percussion melt seamlessly into lyrics emitting
memorable journeys into our youth in “Fireflies”. The pairs amazing duet makes
their version of “Time After Time” shine in comparison to other recent remakes.
As a whole, Pages is a deeply felt listening experience well
mastered by an expert poet and musician in Owyoung. From “Please Let Me Be”,
“Seasons”, “Pages” and “Trust” with the magical combination of acoustic guitar
picking, cello and vocals making the perfect trifecta, this collection is one
to enjoy often.
In total, Pages is a soft alt-rock offering born from the
author’s heart and given to your ear evoking personal memories wonderful and
sad alike. Vocals and duets shine with understated acoustic guitar, strings,
and sensual percussion.
Scott S Mertens
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