Silver & Green - What
Rock
Hamburg, Germany
Overall Impression: Channeling the confusion and chaos of the day into a gently flowing Folk Rock original, Silver & Green examine the frustrating patterns arising between humankind and the habitat that we abuse in their aptly titled tune, "What" - making use of dreamy soundscapes and charming performative energies to craft an emotionally open and stylistically warm listening experience!
Strongest Point(s): The degree of intentionality in the song's structure - both lyrically and musically - belies a passion for the form that draws listeners in from the very first moment! Well-played and somewhat pensive guitar maintains the central character of "What", with well-crafted bass lines joining in to color the experience in a buoyant, timelessly classic light. Listener attentions are drawn to surprising and exciting developments in the song's structure as it departs from the established path to make use of mysterious and playfully tense harmony at moments like 1:07 - leading into a chorus lifted by subtle organ and swimming bass to deliver a lyrical message of self-awareness and situational alarm. The balance achieved between the vocalists is beautifully disarming as it draws listeners into the space with simple but delightfully engaging harmony. Careful guitar solo work further develops the scene before the chorus at 3:42, which gives way to an anxious and alien bridge to drive home the lyrical theme. Really wonderful attention to variation and nuance enhances the song's melodic movement and leaves a lasting impression on those that listen in!
Target Audience Appeal: "What" carries a multi-faceted appeal - bearing a feel and style that stand to charm fans of celebratorily retro sounds and dreamy Folk-Rock energies while the lyrical content and creative charm at work in the song promise to leave a strong impression on those that take the time to listen! Fans of playful creativity and an artistic awareness of the subtle paradoxes in this shared human existence should find "What" to be a bold introduction to the efforts of Silver & Green - and a strong indication of music still to come! - Jon W.
Artist target suggestions: Emerson Lake & Palmer, Crosby Stills & Nash, Joni Mitchell, Bridget St John, Gregory Alan Isakov, Honey Stretton, Simon & Garfunkel, Kevin McCormick, David Horridge, Tune-Yards, Diane Cluck, Ichiko Aoba, Izzy Johnson, Radiohead, Tracey Thorn, Julie Doiron, Frederico Mompou, Jessica Pratt, Kaki King, Meaningful Stone
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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.