Marc Delgado - “Bring Me the Head of the Lapwing”

When last we heard from New York-based singer-songwriter Marc Delgado, he had just let us listen to the vintage vibes of “January.” And today, he is back on the blog with his latest folk song, “Bring Me the Head of the Lapwing.”

Much like his previous work, this fresh release is full of that classic, creamy flavor that even the most skilled of songsmiths can only achieve through analogue studio gear. Delgado wastes absolutely no time here, beginning his vocal as soon as the music begins. And for those unfamiliar with his work, you will soon find that he has the perfect voice for gritty, Americana storytelling, which is what drew us to him in the first place.

From what we can tell, Delgado has abandoned the acoustic guitar for this number, opting for more of a retro sounding electric, skillfully played atop the keys an organ. One of our favorite aspects of “Bring Me the Head of the Lapwing” is within its dynamic variation. For example, at about a minute and forty-five seconds deep, the song suddenly increases its thickness, due in part to the drums hitting harder and the additional dirt from the guitar. The track then transitions into a tasteful and delightful guitar lead before gliding back into the song’s story.

Fans of good, old-fashioned Americana music will not want to miss out on this one. “Bring Me the Head of the Lapwing” is the first single from an EP due to be released later this year.

-TM