Brook St - “Crystal Palace Park”
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Australia-based indie folk duo Hannah Olivia and Jason Daniels, aka Brook St, have just released the chill, indie folk sounds of “Crystal Palace Park,” a mid-tempo tune that should be promptly added to all of the playlists you’ve reserved for road trips.
Major feel-good vibes shall enter your ears upon pressing that play button, primarily due to the remarkable melody deployed by the muted strings from a banjo. These delightful notes arrive across the top of a carefree acoustic guitar performance, strummed to folksy perfection. Straight out of the gate, “Crystal Palace Park” becomes your daily ear-worm.
Olivia’s vocal performance is quite stellar as it emerges, alone at first, then with Daniels offering an astounding harmony upon the arrival of the vintage-tinged rhythm section. “Crystal Palace Park” sounds as though it has been captured with analogue gear, which is a trait that we tend to favor when it comes to these more raw, stripped-back, and heartfelt songs.
The song’s beat is gentle, but it’ll definitely get your feet tapping. And while the track ultimately culminates in a full-band production, it never loses its delicate grasp on the intimate character of authentic folk music. Give “Crystal Palace Park“ a spin and share it with all of your friends.