Where’s Beth - “I Am No Conqueror”
From New York City, Where’s Beth has just released the intimate and breezy indie folk track, “I Am No Conqueror.”
“I Am No Conqueror” opens with a sparse, reflective, ambient soundscape of hypnotically pulsing synth tones and delicate acoustic guitar, providing mellow hints of texture. This creates a feeling of anticipation, drawing listeners directly into the arrangement.
As the track approaches the halfway point, the music gains a sense of vibrant, forward momentum, thanks to an exquisite, syncopated drum groove filled with offbeat snare hits and compelling rhythms. Rhythmic acoustic guitar heightens this sense of forward momentum with texture-rich strumming, while pedal steel and hints of feedback permeate an atmospheric sense of soaring melancholy.
Vocally, the delivery has a subdued, shy, almost narrative like quality as it reflectively and expressively delivers the poetic lyrics. With an elegant sense of melodic phrasing, the performance weaves and intertwines with the music.
Cozy, organic, and richly layered, “I Am No Conqueror” is the indie folk track you need on your playlist. The song is the third single to be taken from the forthcoming album, Bone Broth, which is slated for release Sept 20th.