George Paul - Talking Leaves
Country, Folk
Canada
Overall Impression: George Paul explores the legend of Sequoyah and the Cherokee alphabet, on his release of "Talking Leaves". Backed by a pastoral country waltz, Paul delivers a captivating spoken word performance in a rich and measured baritone, weaving together details of Cherokee culture and history as he relays the origins of their written language. A riveting tale paired with a soothing soundtrack make George Paul's "Talking Leaves" a must-listen for any folk or New Age music enthusiast, especially those with an interest in Indigenous American peoples and traditions.
Strongest Point(s): Excellent production, great sounding mix. Very mellow and relaxing atmosphere and vibe, nice instrumentation along with a calming waltz and a hypnotic melody. Great vocal performance and production. Tremendous speaking voice, sonorous and sober, projects authority and wisdom. Deliberate pacing and phrasing, a very compelling delivery and reading style. A fascinating tale of Sequoyah and the Cherokee syllabary, one that utilizes traditional imagery and symbology to give a sense of context, as well as magical realism. Simply amazing storytelling, all around. Overall, this is an outstanding track that is both entertaining and educational, and should resonate particularly strongly with Indigenous Peoples from all over the world. Brilliant work, from start to finish!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Folk, Americana, Spoken Word, New Age Music
Artist target suggestions: Vincent Neil Emerson, William Prince, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Trixie Mattel, Johnny Cash, Buddy Red Bow, Verdell Primeaux, Tommy Wildcat, Litefoot
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About the Reviewer:
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.