Day 70: Kingston by Faye Webster // 6.5

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Image result for faye webster kingston genre: country-ish, folk
 snack: pineapples
Lately I've been traversing an entirely different spectrum of music, as compared to what I have typically listened to. Not only has it expanded my music interests, but I've come to appreciate a wider scope of musical elements and nuances.

Faye Webster is both a photographer and a musician. It's easier to just call her an artist. Her taste shines through in her unique blend of folk, jazz, and country. The tiny elements of country (i.e. the slides and instrumentation) give it a grounded, honest, feel. As for her singing, she's got an interesting tone and accent. Some singers' tones can really take some time to appreciate, but Faye's is easy to digest and listen to. Nothing intense about the background instruments other than room-filling chords and swells from the guitar. The synths add a little flair and accent to the mood. Again, saxophones have something to add without overpowering the sound. If you really listen, you can hear all the nuances with the background instruments. Whether intentional and written in the music is up to debate. They leave a lot of room for interpretation, and as such, this song is more of a picture than it is a journey.

Rating: 6.5/10

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