Peter Demuth - Counting to Infinity
Alternative/Alt. Rock, Folk, Pop, Acoustic Rock
Illinois, United States
Overall Impression: Well-written and gracefully performed, "Counting to Infinity" is a brilliant, lyric-led piece of songwriting that's filled with both delicate introspection and grace. Peter Demuth gives an excellent performance, embodying the folk genre perfectly with a marvelously understated approach that demands your full attention. Great stuff!
Strongest Point(s): There is an undeniable charm to "Counting to Infinity" that makes for an undoubtedly pleasant experience. This is certainly a direct result of the solid performances and inspired songwriting. The lead vocals have that quintessential folk feel to them that is both brilliantly understated and relatable. The lyrics and vocal performance are certainly the heart and soul of the piece, and whilst the inclusion of keys and brass, alongside the usual folk staple of acoustic guitar, is definitely a great way to thicken out the texture and add a great amount of tonal variation, the way the track focuses so strongly on the interaction between the lead vocals and the lyrics they are singing helps create a certain feeling of intimacy between the performer and listener, which is a definite trait of the most engaging folk songs. I really like the way melodic motifs are handled, for example, the melody at 0:44 heard on the brass is further developed by being repeated by both the lead and backing vocals at 2:37. This is a great way to showcase a melody in a slightly different light and goes to show that clear thought has gone into the way in which the track's themes are attentively handled.
Target Audience Appeal: This is certainly a tune for folk lovers.
Artist target suggestions: Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, Johnny Cash, Simon & Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Jim Croce, Harry Nilsson, Carole King, Van Morrison, The Band, Loggins & Messina, John Denver, Dan Fogelberg, Eagles
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About the Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian 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.