Memorial + Lomelda - “Guardian”
Photo by Garry Jones
Jack Watts and Ollie Spalding, aka Memorial, have teamed up with Lomelda in order to bring the world “Guardian,” a mellifluous trek through empathy and forgiveness.
From the very first moment that we heard them, we became enchanted with Memorial’s rich, vintage-tinged folk music. And we are therefore delighted to inform you that these delightfully authentic vibes remain intact with “Guardian.” Beginning with a duet of acoustic guitars, the vocal performance quickly emerges, beckoning you into the warm and wonderful world of Memorial.
Soft percussion decorates the track, providing it with a gentle momentum, but never drawing away from its intimate splendor. Lomelda seamlessly weaves a captivating vocal harmony into the arrangement, adding a supreme width to an already stellar sonic landscape. Without a doubt, “Guardian” will easily carry you away from all of your earthly troubles– all you have to do is press that play button.
Lomelda takes the vocal reins at midpoint, allowing Watts and Spalding to deliver one of the most mesmerizing three-part harmonies we have heard all year. And as “Guardian” eases into its natural crescendo, listeners shall marvel at the way Memorial’s music often sounds as though we’ve traveled back to a time before the era of autotune. Everything they create is full of vibrant and flavorful character, and we find ourselves eagerly awaiting each new release.
Pressing play on “Guardian“ serves as an invitation into the heartwarming friendship of Watts and Spalding, revealing a timeless, analogue sound that shall resonate with listeners across multiple generations.