Song of the Week - Come in the Water by the Barr Brothers
I finally bought 'Sleeping Operator' last week after seeing the Barr Brothers at End of the Road last year and absolutely loving them and the ambiance they created so effortlessly on the Woods Stage. Listening through the album, I have three firm favourites, this being one of them.
Starting off with a very acoustic, light, very relaxed and gentle feel, this song does the 'Barr Brothers-y' develop into an atmospheric, ambient chorus with power and feeling. They've achieved successful use of a harp (this is rare, folks!) - so major kudos to Sarah Pagé who is 'harping' so beautifully.
The Barr Brothers' songs are often so atmospheric that you can't differentiate between the range of instruments they use- as they all work in perfect harmony, creating an enclosure of sound. It's hard to comment on specific things as with this band, it's all about the gorgeous sound and mood they create together. But still, I'm a massive fan of the added organ line, piano and guitar line (and its tone).
The Barr Brothers are a Canadian band who predominantly play folk- and yes, there are a set of brothers in the band. 'Sleeping Operator', which features this track, is their second album- and I can highly recommend it. Buy it here on Amazon.
I was so impressed when I stumbled across them last year- and they fitted the festival perfectly, particularly for an afternoon of basking in the sun. Seriously- if you see them on any of your line-ups this year, you should definitely check them out- they won't disappoint.
As always, hear it here, on YouTube (a live version!):
On Spotify here.
And on Soundcloud here.
Other great tracks on the album are 'Love Ain't Enough' and 'Even the Darkness has Arms'- give them a listen, too! I hope to perhaps review the album over the next few weeks.
Ciao!
-Ella
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