Vilde - “I recall you and I spat over the guardrails”
Photo by Elin Ghersinich
From Melbourne, Australia, Thomas Savage, aka Vilde, has just released the haunting indie folk track, “I recall you and I spat over the guardrails.”
“I recall you and I spat over the guardrail” opens to the texturally rich and intricate sounds of finger-plucked acoustic guitar. The mood is introspective, intimate, mellow, and beautifully authentic. Arpeggiating guitar is subtly applied on top, increasing the weaving complexity and gently enhancing the track’s dynamics.
As the song progresses, it begins leaning into a downtempo and ambient vibe reminiscent of acts like Boards of Canada. The track, though pleasingly stripped-back, is filled with a nostalgic, analogue warmth as synths begin to pulse meditatively or arpeggiate in ethereal spirals. The tones are slightly dissonant, imbuing a sense of mysterious unease, as well as immersive dreaminess. It is easy to get lost in these hypnotic tones, which are strikingly enhanced by the slow percussive groove.
The vocals of Vilde complement the mood of the music with a strikingly expressive yet delectably subdued performance. This gentle performance cements the intimate atmosphere and enhances the nostalgic warmth by adding a pleasing human touch over the electronic layers.
“I recall you and I spat over the guardrails” is an exquisitely stripped-back track, yet it is filled with deliciously delicate sounds and vocals into which you cannot help but become immersed. The song will be a pleasing delight if you are a lover of folk that has a modern electronic edge. This is the third single to be taken from Vilde’s forthcoming album.