Pat Hatt - “High Is Gone”
Photo by Larry Martin
Pat Hatt gets up close and personal with his new heartfelt folk track, “High Is Gone.” The song was written after reflecting on a time of self-medication as a reminder to “stay true to yourself throughout even the roughest patches in life.”
Hard living has certainly had no effect on Hatt’s talent, as first demonstrated in the opening acoustical strumming of “High Is Gone.” And his voice, which joins moments later, is full of clarity and a promise for many more future releases. The lyrics give a rundown of past transgressions, their ensuing remorse, and the lessons learned– all painting a vivid portrait of the things that many of us have likely wished to leave behind.
For the most part, the recording is sparsely populated, lending to the idea that we must all face our demons alone. And though we often prefer songs with a bit more occurring in the instrument department, putting a rhythm section behind this would likely take away from any emotional connection that the listener may be experiencing. That said, we, of course, are delighted with the subtle vocal harmonies that are present on the refrain.
“High Is Gone” is full of fantastic moments of inspiration and words to live by, including our favorite line: “you can’t rebuild ’til you burn it all down.” Overall, it’s a lovely track for introspection and a gentle reminder that it’s great to be alive, no matter who you are or what you’ve done.
-TM