Leeds based Shoe-gaze folk artist Paul Thomas Saunders (Facebook) has already admitted the forthcoming EP ‘Lilac & Wisteria’ is a step away from his original work, but if the charming Silhouette of an English Rose (download below) is anything to go by, it’s a step in the right direction.
Echoing ethereal keyboard and gentle vibrant guitar picks in the verse are juxtaposed with an almost epic and spectacular build up in the chorus. The Drums kick in just as chorus begins and the track provides a subtle yet impressive vocal performance from the artist in question. While the track seems to make a pleasant and epic muddle of sounds there is actually some distinctive organisation to the layers of different instruments.
Download Silhouette of an English Rose Here
This is pretty atmospheric stuff and would perfectly suit an outdoor festival stage. If you like this I urge you to check out his forthcoming E.P. ‘Lilac & Wisteria’, released 4th July.
