Michael R R Wilson - Grass
Alternative/Alt. Rock, Singer Songwriter, Acoustic Rock, Soft Rock
Canada, Winnipeg
Overall Impression: Michael R R Wilson brings timeless human trials to light with a soul-searching Singer/Songwriter sound in the original song, "Grass"! Lightly grooving guitar, bass, piano and percussion conspire beneath Wilson's lofty vocals to deliver an image of self-discovery and redemptive healing - lyrically learning to move forward and let what's passed remain in the past.
Strongest Point(s): There's an obvious love of the craft on display in Michael's sound and style, and it shines through various elements of "Grass"! Each of the instrumental components are well-selected and implemented to deliver a warmly melancholic sound - perfect for the lyrical journey and cohesive across the board. The rhythmic flow and melodic motion of "Grass" are at once unique and deeply familiar, drawing from the well of Soft Rock nostalgia to give timeless concepts a new narrative. What seems to be a sound effect for breaking glass kicks the song off and draws attention to the initial use of "glass" rather than "grass" in the lyrical flow - which is a clever and creative incorporation of the song's themes in its sound design. Nicely done!
Target Audience Appeal: Listeners with a love for Singer/Songwriter sounds and Soft Rock drives will find Michael R R Wilson's work to be endearing, while the lyrical narrative and overall feel of "Grass" promise to catch the ears and tug at the hearts of discerning listeners from a variety of backgrounds! Personal transformation is never easy, but it certainly makes for inspiringly open and tonally intimate works of art - Michael R R Wilson's "Grass" being a perfect case-in-point.
Artist target suggestions: John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, George Harrison, Tom Petty, America, George Martin, Death Cab for Cutie, Coldplay, John Mayer, Fleetwood Mac, Seals and Crofts, Radiohead, The Goo Goo Dolls, Stone Temple Pilots, The Rolling Stones, Gregory Alan Isakov
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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.