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| Daniel John Marsden - Raincoat |
Stoke of Genius:
Released: Independent,
March 10, 2013
The soothing intro of opening track ')' welcomes Daniel's exquisite doubled-tracked vocals and an unexpectedly electronic and warming processed drum beat, two high- pitched alternating piano notes and an accordion.
Gracefully gliding into 'Lines Tied (Carol For June)', the pleasant glockenspiel and simple drums are comforting.
The nursery-like sounds remind of his work on previous EP; Short Songs for Sad Children, Vol. 1.
Along with the addictive acoustic guitar riff and the effortless vocals, the beautiful solo piano notes complete the song perfectly.
Although Coop is slightly more conventional and it never really reaches a climax, it still possesses beautiful Bon Iver and Bombay Bicycle Club-influenced guitar playing and rough, whispered vocals.
A brilliant acoustic guitar riff introduces the impressively constructed 'Minutes'.
The song is full of successful surprises with changes of tone and tempo shown throughout.
Mixed by drummer Owen Saunders, 'You Are Mountains Made Of Gold' builds with a sleepy repetitive acoustic strum, a single repeated snare and effortless plucking and vocals from Daniel, before a wonderful spine-tingling crashing down.
Alongside second track 'Lines Tied (Carol For June)', this climax provides as an exceptional highlight.
Michigan musician Sufjan Stevens is again heard in the closing bracket to help add the finishing touches to an extremely well-written EP.
Although the electronic style could have been utilised more to resemble a more intricate construction, Daniel's simplified introduction and ending still work effectively.
With the help of Helena Raby and friends on stage, live versions of the work are much-anticipated.
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