Tyler Meacham - “dream house”
From Richmond, Virginia, singer-songwriter Tyler Meacham makes her way onto our blog with “dream house,” a folksy, introspective tune about grief, which is precisely our wheelhouse.
The track opens to the delightfully intimate sounds of softly strummed acoustic guitar, wonderfully setting the mood for this heartfelt number. Meacham’s vocal performance is next to arrive, warmly delicate and reminiscent of Lizzy McAlpine and Sara Bareilles as she delivers melancholic lyrics to the ears of her listeners, pondering the idea of discovering your dreams, then finding out that they no longer belong to you.
The contemplative and reflective chords of a piano find their place in the arrangement, subtly adding a bit of width “dream house” as it begins its ascent into a gradual and remarkable crescendo. Meacham has a natural talent of breaking into her falsetto at the most opportune of times, adding a sheen of emotion to the track that has kept us coming back for multiple listens.
By the time the midpoint rolls around, Meacham imbues the production with an additional layer of vocals, including a harmony that is truly divine. Sparse percussion, deep bass, and remnants of synthy strings make their way across the soundscape, allowing the song to reach its heavenly peak before ultimately returning to the sparseness of its origination.
“dream house” is a fine example of modern folk, with a distinct air of pop music ingrained into its overall sound. This is our first time hearing from Meacham, but if this tune is indicative of her future releases, we guarantee that this will not be the last time she appears on our site.