Mark Welles - Hold On
Folk, Acoustic, Singer Songwriter, Americana
New Jersey, United States
Overall Impression: Frantic acoustic guitar figures dance above a rock-steady train beat, giving rise to an earthy and emotionally poignant Indie-Folk experience in Mark Welles' "Hold On"! Using only drums, bass, and acoustic guitar with sparingly applied electric guitar fills, Welles directs attentions to his own heartfelt and richly enigmatic lyrics - bringing them to vibrant life through stylistically engaging vocal tones and an air of absolute artistic authenticity.
Strongest Point(s): The overall sound and style that Mark Welles' is crafting in "Hold On" is excellent - bringing elements of Americana and Folk together in an experience that feels familiar but original! Great attention to dynamic expression enlivens the track, with ebbing senses of urgency and openness moving the listener between the song's tense verses and relaxed choruses. Each instrument is applied intentionally, serving as engaging and immersive context for the song's impressively resonant lyrical content - which takes on meaningful color through Mark's carefully considered vocal inflections. What results is a song that sinks its hooks into the listener early and continues to "Hold On" tightly until the experience is finished!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of homegrown Indie-Folk and subtle Americana influences will fall headlong into the sound that Mark Welles has crafted in "Hold On", while the depth of lyrical wit and artistry on display in the song stand to prompt anticipation among listeners from a wide range of backgrounds - training eager ears towards whatever the artist produces next! - Jon W.
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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 across a wide range of genres.