Wild Wisteria - Not for Silver or for Gold
Alternative/Alt. Rock, Folk Rock, Blues
Adelaide,Australia
Overall Impression: Bubbly marimba and bright harmonica pave a colorful path for Wild Wisteria's classic Folk Rock song, "Not for Silver or for Gold"! Bearing a depth and quality of sound that treats the ears and inspires the mind, "Not for Silver or for Gold" lyrically unpacks a perspective that values human connection more than material wealth, emphasizing the emotional implication of these ideas through quirky and unexpected developments in song structure and instrumentation.
Strongest Point(s): Brilliant part writing for the instrumental components - the marimba and harmonica add a levity to the experience that really keeps things lifted throughout, and the contrasting marching snare delivers a sense of resolute persistence on the outlined lyrical path that feels viscerally engaging! Fantastic overall feel, and a great representation of Wild Wisteria's vocal skill and stylization. "Not for Silver or for Gold" is an unusual song with a salient premise and a striking polish, making for a fully memorable listening experience!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Folk and Americana classics will find this quirky original to be a rewarding listening experience, hearkening back to those forebears with an edge of modernity that allows "Not for Silver or for Gold" to transcend specific demographical appeal. Bursting with creative passion and a desire to sing a song worth singing, Wild Wisteria's creative expertise really shines through to make "Not for Silver or for Gold" a surprising, uplifting, and ultimately memorable track!
Artist target suggestions: Paul McCartney, Emerson Lake & Palmer, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, The Band, Carole King, The Doobie Brothers, Jim Croce, Taj Mahal, Wilco, Uncle Tupelo, Creedence Clearwater Reviva
Interested in having your Song Reviewed by our Professional Staff? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Song Reviews under the Special Offers menu!
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.