Grammy-nominated folk-pop singer-songwriter Seth Glier unveils his latest album, Everything, featuring eight compelling tracks that invite listeners to imagine a future where humanity and the planet experience transformative restoration.
The inspiration for the album's title track came to Glier during a mushroom-hunting expedition. Recounting the experience, he shares: “When I lifted the chanterelle to my nose, I was greeted with the sweet aroma of apricot and suddenly my spine straightened. It felt like déjà vu: an unknown moment that echoed a deeper, more familiar connection. … I was rediscovering a wisdom buried within me.”
Having worked as a cultural diplomat for the US State Department and collaborated with musicians around the world, including Ukraine, Mongolia, China and Mexico, Seth Glier's diverse musical journey has seen him share stages with iconic artists such as Ronnie Spector, James Taylor, Ani DiFranco and Glen Campbell. His extensive work as a producer, musical director and studio musician encompasses collaborations with notable names such as Sophie B. Hawkins, Tom Rush, Antje Duvekot, Richard Shindell, Doctora Qingona, Dar Williams, Nick Carter and Cyndi Lauper.
The album unfolds with the captivating “Rise,” a song focused on the concept of rebuilding. Glier's luscious tenor, accompanied by acoustic guitar over a waning beat, brings evocative tones to the lyrics, while a bright piano enhances the melody with luminous colors.
An entry point to the album is the infectious “Finally Home,” which features delicious doo-wop and gospel harmonies, creating an irresistible rhythmic bounce. Another standout, “Witches of the Wind,” showcases Glier’s seductive vocals against screeching percussion and seeping surfaces, creating mesmerizing melodicism. “Birches,” a captivating acapella piece recorded in an old church, combines the voices of Cerys Matthews, Hayley Reardon and Windborne with Glier in a simple but evocative choral arrangement.
The gently moving “My Body Remembers” unfolds with ethereal tones, sweeping strings and dreamy harmonies, painting a vivid picture of intimate, fleeting views that evoke melancholy and nostalgia. Wrapped in silky sonic tapestries, Seth Glier's latest album is designed as a cohesive musical journey, where each song seamlessly intertwines with the others to create a contemplative chronicle.
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