Finding Butterflies - Iron Cross
Rock, Classic Rock, Alternative Rock
Arkansas, United States
Overall Impression: Managing to effortlessly blend elements of prog and traditional Celtic folk styles together with both aplomb and a striking sense of grandiose, "Iron Cross" is an undeniably inspired piece of songwriting that combines accomplished performances with an exhilarating sense of uniqueness. Finding Butterflies clearly aren't afraid to push their musical boundaries into almost ethereal levels of harmonic experimentation, resulting in an invigorating piece that's full of nuanced melodic detail and striking complexity.
Strongest Point(s): There is something unequivocally unique about Finding Butterflies, so much so that you simply can't help but find yourself being instantly swept up in the harmonically rich musical soundscape that they have crafted in "Iron Cross". This particular track showcases the duo's deeply layered and texturally diverse songwriting style brilliantly and manages to strike a perfect balance between its eclectic mix of styles. The delicate interweaving of elements from prog, rock, and Celtic folk have become synonymous with Lisa and Don's sound, and it's fascinating to hear these subtle genre nods interspersed throughout, from the Celtic inspired woodwind to the rock guitar lead solo flourishes, the result is a textured and thematically rich soundscape that's filled to the brim with a stunning amount of tonal and timbral diversity. As you would expect with a Finding Butterflies tune, the performances are extremely accomplished, Lisa's vocal delivery is nothing short of epic in its execution, not only are the harmonies intricately crafted but they have an almost celestial quality to them that is wildly mesmerizing. A soaring lead vocal performance is backed by Don's impressive multi-instrumentalist talents, offering up a sophisticated and varied musical backdrop that matches Lisa's equal musical dexterity perfectly. "Iron Cross" is a journey, one that requires an attentive ear and keen musical disposition in order to fully appreciate its conceptually and thematically fascinating traits.
Target Audience Appeal: I think there is certainly something here for a broad range of music lovers, but I can certainly see lovers of folk, prog rock, and traditional Celtic music connecting with this track on a deep level.
Artist target suggestions: Kate Bush, Florence + the Machine, Heart, PJ Harvey, Yes, Patti Smith, Stevie Knicks, Grace Jones, This Mortal Coil, Enya, Erutan, Orla Fellon, Lisa Kelly, Myrkur, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, King Crimson
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About the Reviewer:
Andre is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.