It’s a pleasure to listen to & it comes with a message of truth, that music is this universal tool for everyone to share & connect with others through.
Folk
The brightness & bounce of the music is clear from the offset. Jackson Howard’s voice is laid bare, so you get a genuine, honest feel from the whole thing.
A true songwriter. The songs portray superb & often charming stories that need to be told, in whatever manner the artist & the mood deem worthy.
The artist’s unique perspective is well worth listening to, the added benefit of course is that the music surrounding this is ever creative & clever.
The delivery has a sort of spoken word style to it, a presentation of poetry, questioning lyrics, deep thought, consideration.
The art forms go together superbly; the video is a peaceful outpouring that feeds into the concept of this pocketful of something that can’t long be held.
A well rounded piece of songwriting with an easy to listen to, uplifting ambiance that’s loaded with good vibes.
The organic nature of the instrumentation allows you to hear the unique characteristics of the voice & appreciate the beautiful optimism of the lyrics.
The passion & power of folk-rock is alive & thriving. Passing Shadows offers everything we know & love about the genre, but with a fresh take on it all.
The thing about being a musician is that there’s a unique way to communicate my mood to my band mates through colors & chords, like a special language.
The great thing is that these seemingly personal topics have been made accessible & relevant to most who will listen. A sign of an experienced songwriter.
Jonathan Cavier’s recordings have an immediate & reliable warmth & vibrancy about them that you can return to again & again.