Finn Forster – Time (2020)
The debut EP Lockdown B-Sides by Finn Forster filled us with the motivation we needed while tugging on our emotions. He is now back with his latest single ‘Time’ which takes listeners on a journey of self-reassurance, regret and inner thoughts. This emotional ear-pleaser borders on anthemic through the relatable lyricism and touching soundscape.
Using an infectious guitar line wrapped into tight harmonies, Forster connects with you on a deeply personal level. With a touch of country mixed into his signature folk sounds, this is a single that will get you hooked to his music, if you weren’t already.
‘Time’ draws you in with a country-style guitar opening. The acoustic guitar line then moves to a more folk sound leaving the country behind only for it to swell from the beats. There is a great melded feeling to the melody as it mixed the two styles while bolstering Forster’s honest and authentic vocals. The flow of the melody has this momentum that pulls you through the story of the lyrics. The rise and fall of the music are like the ups and downs of life that the song helps you work through.
As the melody forms the path of life, the vocals touch your heart on a very personal level. The power of his voice can be heard in the verses and tight harmonies only to break for a powerful soaring feeling on the chorus. His performance pushes the journey of the lyrics home through an easy to listening to flow. There is something captivating about his performance that washes over your head. It is a very emotive vocal delivery, but there is a subtlety to the emotional impact that creeps up on you.
Finn Forster uses an infectious guitar line and powerful vocals to take you on a journey of self-assurance, inner thoughts and regret in ‘Time’. The melody combines country stylings with Forster’s folk sound for a solid path through the lyrics. His vocals are powerful and fill you with the emotions of the song while the lyrics hook you with their relatable threads.
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