Lonnie Rott - “Trees”
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Lonnie Rott, from Durham, North Carolina, has just released the gracefully melancholic indie folk ballad, “Trees.”
Soulful and reflective, “Trees” is an intimate, textural delight with rich musical layers and an exquisite sense of space. A warm, gentle acoustic guitar forms the tracks backbone, while an understated and steady drum groove propels the composition forward at a relaxed cadence. Filling out the spaces is a velvety, deep bass that weaves soothingly throughout, this element is a real highlight though never steals the spotlight, and a melodic electric piano that reinforces the meditative mood.
Lonnie Rott delivers a truly impressive vocal performance that is brimmed full of emotional weight. Nuanced, heartfelt, and carrying a palpable sense of world-weary wisdom, he effortlessly leads us on a journey through poetic lyrics that express a longing to escape, wistful reflection, and the evocative, poignant desire to return home. Surrounded by hauntingly beautiful harmonies, the song is just effortlessly elegant.
Tender yet powerful, “Trees” is the soul stirring track you have been waiting for.