Traditional folk beauty – in poetry and melody, in fingerpicking and subtle tremolo vocals – Mikel Rafael takes listeners through the natural scenes of the world, with the three original songs of The Eternal Hour.
Beginning with the timeless tones and distinct voice of Maples and Pines, we’re gifted the folk aura that once made waves across the mainstream – the likes of Laura Marling and Johnny Flynn found similarly acoustic pathways through metaphors and images.
In this case, Mikel Rafael drives with profound contemplations, a modestly bright production support, and a voice that’s quietly unmistakable, and these strengths resound throughout this brief but decidedly pleasant EP.
The Stream is beautifully enchanting, and Rise Into The Gentle Night is bold and somewhat impassioned in a fresh way – leaning towards Irish or Celtic peaks during its chorus, and wrapping up this EP in a beautifully purposeful, evocative and impactful fashion.
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