Wild Wisteria - Shadow Dancer
Rock, Folk, Indie Pop Rock
Adelaide , Australia
Overall Impression: Jangling mandolin and buoyant bass give rise to Wild Wisteria's Folk-Country vocals as he sets a mysterious stage for his original tune, "Shadow Dancer"! Bright instrumental energies support Wild Wisteria's decidedly Australian imagery as he delivers enigmatic lyrics with a rollicking performative approach for a lively and engaging listening experience!
Strongest Point(s): There's a cohesive feel to the songcraft at work in "Shadow Dancer" - with instrumental performances that perfectly suit the genre and elevate the vocal performance. Wild Wisteria's knack for composing compelling melodic hooks shines through "Shadow Dancer" with distinctly gripping figures in the pre-chorus and following line "...the light of day". Additional instrumental expertise specifically expands the second round of hook work with a stellar guitar solo carrying strong energies into the final chorus. Wisteria's lyrics feel both very specific to the artist's experience as well as accessible to imaginative listeners, making for an intriguing and engaging original work!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of "Australiana" and Country-Folk artistry will find much to love in the music that Wild Wisteria has produced, and the artist's original and engaging vocal tones conspire with thoughtfully assembled melodies and enigmatic lyrics to make tunes like "Shadow Dancer" stand out from the pack! Listeners with an ear for exuberance and authenticity will resonate quickly with "Shadow Dancer" as well as the rest of Wild Wisteria's considerable discography! - Jon W.
Artist target suggestions: Emerson Lake & Palmer, The Dreggs, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Jimmy Buffett, Zac Brown Band, Brad Paisley, Kyle Lionhart, Jordy Maxwell, Jack Botts, Alexander Biggs, Angus & Julia Stone, Boy & Bear, Sons Of The East, Xavier Rudd, Michael Dunstan, Tay Oskee, Woodlock, The Paper Kites, Travis Tritt, Darius Rucker
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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.