Folksy melodies blended with ethereal undercurrents filled the air
as Sea Wolf crooned bittersweet songs along with his band. The set started with
his classic "You're a Wolf" from which he then went into music from
his new album "Old World Romance" which is a lyrically and musically
stunning album, as songs like "Dear Fellow Traveler" and
"Whirlpool" transcends your thoughts to distant lands and warm
memories marked by a rosy glow that come from Sea Wolf's clear and harmonically
pleasing voice. There is a deep connection Sea Wolf seems to have with his music, as it
is easy to tell that each song holds a deeper meaning than what meets the ear-
it is his ability to tap into the inner corridors of the soul that makes Sea
Wolf's music resonate with his audiences. The music truly has an "old
world" effect, as though the sound is modern, there is something innately
mysterious about it; the seamless mixture of folk and a light rock sound
characterizes this new album, a different perspective from his previous albums.
Consequently, the music has a new backbone- this time, with more percussion,
more guitar and more fire- it still has all the beautiful qualities of what Sea
Wolf is known for, but the heavier sound of the band adds some edge to Sea Wolf's usually soft
and pleasing songs that compose the majority of his other albums. Personal anecdotes,
nature, and experiences mark most of Sea Wolf's lyrics- his personal attachment
to the music is what is makes it such a pleasure to listen to. You can feel his
heart ache through songs like "Dear Fellow Traveler" as the music has
a definitive light rhythm that explodes into a brilliant mixture of overlapping
melodies and harmonies that show off Sea Wolf's talent in a refreshingly
unexpected way. Sea Wolf's music has the same effect as finding solace in a
forest or driving through the mountains on a foggy day- its the kind of sound
that you can get lost in- Old World Romance's haunting tunes burn like dark
embers and seep into depths of your very being, as songs like "Whirlpool"
and "Nothing" have nostalgic qualities- it’s that
"wanderlust" feeling that Sea Wolf's music awakens; not only is it
beautiful, but it is in many ways transcendental- the different layers in Sea
Wolf's new album create an unforgettable listening experience. Sea Wolf's
performance at Soho was as spiritual as it was enjoyable- warm lighting and
solid audience energy gave the whole performance a vintage feel, in symmetry
with Sea Wolf's sensitive and old soul approach to his music. "Old World
Romance" should undoubtedly be listened to like an opus, as each song
takes you on a new journey; get your bags together, you'll be traveling before
you know it.
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I highly recommend songs "Dear Fellow Traveler" and "Whirlpool"
