Kevin Neidig - Don't Take My Gun
Folk, Americana, Progressive Folk
PA, United States
Overall Impression: Honoring the roots of the Americana sound with a refreshingly raw single-take recording, Kevin Neidig's Don't Take My Gun is a soulful work of Folk storytelling set to harmonically rich and emotionally poignant acoustic guitar. Lyrically outlining the complex relationship between the song's character Johnny and his favored firearm, Kevin Neidig's bright and powerful vocals mingle with intricate chord structures and shifting tempos to make Don't Take My Gun a thrilling sonic experience!
Strongest Point(s): This is a really great piece of music, from the quality of the recording to the fundamental elements of the song. The guitar work is impeccable, with enough variations on the structure to keep it engrossing all the way through - plenty of emotionally dense chord voicings and melodic motifs to keep listener interest and Kevin's vocal tones are powerful and engaging. Love the counter melody in the guitar part as the vocals sing "Don't take my gun," or any of the following variations. The tempo shift is a nice touch as well. Very organic, very enjoyable. Bonus points for animating the guitar with all 6 strings in the accompanying video!
Target Audience Appeal: Kevin Neidig's Don't Take My Gun offers a complex and multi-faceted appeal to the listening world. On the nose of it, the song's title is sure to gain interest from parties that dwell on second amendment rights and regulations while the narrative content of the song is bound to connect with a wide range of potential listeners. Ultimately, the strongest draw in this song is the style and skill displayed in Kevin Neidig's sound. Full of authentic and organic musicality, Don't Take My Gun stands to reach a vast audience! Thanks for the submission!
Artist target suggestions: Punch Brothers, Chris Thile, Christopher Paul Stelling, Sarah Jarosz, Bonny Light Horseman, Tre Burt, James Elkington, Watkins Family Hour
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.