Nate Silas – Wandering Lunacy (2024)
After discovering a raw passion for music during his teens, singer-songwriter Nate Silas stirred the flame of passion and poked its embers to a fiery pitch. He entered his adult years with a guitar in one hand and a swirl of original melodies tossing about his head; this is where we get a glimpse of Silas. Approximately one year after his debut single ‘Wandering Lunacy’ – the song we’re about to explore – the UK-based Canadian has a reputation for heartfelt, honest, and soul-stirringly emotional songs. Come with us as we jump into ‘Wandering Lunacy’.
Released in early 2024, ‘Wandering Lunacy’ is a concoction of traditional folk music leaning toward 70s retro sounds. Yet, while the track leans to yesteryear a glimpse of contemporary indie-folk slices through the mellifluous melody making it comfortably familiar with a refreshing modern-day twist.
Recorded and produced with Glenn Kerrigan, ‘Wandering Lunacy’ draws together the charm of an acoustic guitar, percussion and a slip of piano (unless my ears deceive me). Elegant and sophisticated, Kerrigan glitters ‘Wandering Lunacy’ with magical production sprinkles. Offering a heart-warming gentleness with laidback calm, you can sit back and listen to the track in a wistful haze; however, as much as there is warmth and tranquillity, the single is weighty with human vulnerability, fragility and tears.
Penned as a tribute to a dearly departed friend, Silas connects with audiences through intense, intimate, gut-wrenching lyrics executed in his rich vocals. He explains:
“It is a song I wrote about my late friend Shaunah who left this world far too soon… Although I hadn’t seen her in a long time, I couldn’t believe how acutely I felt the loss. I wanted to create something in her memory. My lyrics describe a real person from my life, but I feel the themes of love and loss are universally relatable…”
Brimming with weighty duality from the intricate weave of simplicity within kaleidoscopic complexity; stark honesty and brashness in a smooth folk tune; confident warmth in a delicate pick of raw vulnerability – ‘Wandering Lunacy’ makes you feel loss, but also an acceptance like an old friend carrying you through difficult times.
Find out more about Nate Silas on his Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
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