Luke Frees – Most of the Time (2022)
While multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Luke Frees has been writing songs since he was pre-school age, he only started officially releasing material under his own name in 2017 with an EP After The Rain. Since After The Rain, Frees has gone from strength to strength honing a sophisticated solo sound and making a mark on the music industry. He has performed as part of the band, The Cotones, but we’re taking a look at his solo stuff; and he has some amazing solo material to sift through. This is my introduction to Luke Frees but he has received international acclaim featuring on Buzz Music, Less Than 1000 Followers and various playlists. The latest addition to his discography is the single ‘Most of the Time’.
Influenced greatly by Jeff Buckley, Nick Cave, David Bowie and Nina Simone, Luke Frees has a soulful, haunting and eclectic sound to his music. Following his song ‘Disintegration’, ‘Most of the Time’ is the next instalment of his “one song per month” campaign. As with the previous songs released in 2022, ‘Most of the Time’ adheres to the breakup theme woven into this massive sonic tapestry. Interestingly enough, his well-received album Point of You (released in 2021) talks about falling in love; however, 2022 sees him explore the breaking up aspect of relationships (or rather the lack of relationships).
“This song [‘Most of the Time’] is about the worst part of breakups, which is always when you realise all the memories, all the inside jokes, all the lights-out-in-bed conversations are going to fade away over time. It’s about how in those first few months after a breakup you try your hardest to NOT let them go because you don’t want to see those memories disappear.” – Luke Frees on ‘Most of the Time’
Just as the lyrical content is poignant and profound, so is the melodic arrangement with the haunting piano, guitar and violin. A collaborative project with violinist Corwin Zekley, ‘Most of the Time’ is a tender, heart-wrenching song sending shivers down your spine. Tapping into the intimacy of Jeff Buckley, ‘Most of the Time’ is a personal narrative to make you shrink in the intensity of Frees’ vulnerability. In my opinion, it is the insertion of the violin atop the piano that ups the ante and encapsulates the frustration and fragility of a broken heart.
For more from Luke Frees check out his official website, Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
