Wild Wisteria - House of Many Faces
Rock, Folk, Indie Pop Rock
Adelaide, Australia
Overall Impression: "House of Many Faces" is an enchanting release from the prolific Australian folk rock duo of Malcom Raedel and Matt Williams, better known as Wild Wisteria. Originally included on their 2013 album Crystal Tangerine, this exquisite track features a traditional folk melody, wistful lyrics and a gorgeous, fully realized arrangement that recalls the sound of the great singer/songwriter hits of the 1970s. Raedel delivers a confident and captivating vocal performance in his distinctive weathered tenor, and is backed by an absolutely first-class band on "House of Many Faces", making this tune an easy recommendation for any and all folk fans, particularly those who can appreciate meticulous song craft. Be sure to check out "House of Many Faces", as well as the rest of Wild Wisteria's impressive catalog, available wherever music is sold.
Strongest Point(s): Excellent production, great mix. Fantastic arrangement, very engaging. Nice piano intro and outro that serves as a framing device. Plenty of impact, when the first chorus and full band kick in. Love the banjo and the strings, and I feel like I even heard a sitar in there (although it might just have been an illusion). The light rock drums and tambourine are perfect in the context of the song. Solid narrative lyrics, with plenty of vivid imagery. Outstanding vocal performance, really shows off your range. Vocal harmonies are soft and subtle, adding a nice layer of color. Overall, it's a very strong track that could stand alone with only a solo voice and instrument, which is the mark of a truly great folk song. Very nice job, once again!
Target Audience Appeal: Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Folk Rock, Pop, Rock, Pop/Rock, Folk-Pop, Classic 70s Rock, Soft Rock
Artist target suggestions: Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Warren Zevon, Billy Bragg, Marcus Mumford, Mumford & Sons, Roy Bailey, Cat Stevens, Richard Thompson, Bob Dylan, Don McClean, Elton John
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Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre, from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers