The Arcadian Wild, Silence, A Stranger Review

by Steph Cosme on January 11, 2019

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The Arcadian Wild, Silence, A Stranger Review

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Indie folk is being represented well by a trio that understands the core values of the sound. The Arcadian Wild is such a group, they approach their music with an openness, but more than that a powerfully resonating sound that is heartfelt and honest. Born in the cradle of a town known for great songwriting, the Nashville natives Lincoln Mick, Paige Park, and Isaac Horn create folk music with complex, almost orchestral arrangements. Though they write on classic folk instruments, their approach is approached with the depth of symphonic writing with lush melodies, strong counterpoint and the strong point of folk innately beautiful harmonies. They have a new single out “Silence, A Stranger,” a deeply hued song that is the best of the groups articulate abilities.

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Silence, A Stranger

Author

Steph Cosme

January 11, 2019

In Short

Silence, A Stranger (single)

Details

Release Date: January 11, 2019

Label

Antifragile Music

Length

5:28 minutes

Cleverly built melodies, tightly woven harmonies and lyrics that give reverence to their upbringing. Excellent playing, you can hear the bluegrass influence peculating in the undertones.

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9.2

9.9

Bottom Line

You can tell this trio has been working their craft and pushing the envelope of the genre with their ideas. Their sound is uniquely original and uplifting. The trio has been touring the country building one fan at a time with their intimate performances in homes of fans, friends and strangers. It shows, the musicianship is well-oiled, creative and lyrically striking. The playing and vocal harmonies are outstanding. The bluegrass influence is subtle, but there, though this is certainly a whole new level of folk music. Their sound is refined and a joy to listen to. Its refreshing to hear such a creatively conceived original with such acumen of execution. Even the most finicky connoisseur of folk will easily appreciate “Silence, A Stranger,” and this prodigious trio. That’s the short of it!

9.2

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9.9

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