Dylan Seeger - “Writer”
New York-based Dylan Seeger has just released the indie folk song, “Writer.” With its poetic lyrics and grooving melodies, this one paints a vivid picture of the mysterious world of a wordsmith.
“Writer” begins with reflective tones as a chord played on acoustic guitar is allowed to linger in the air. The atmosphere is gorgeously broken by the acoustic guitar suddenly springing into the song’s main, relentless groove. The tones of the acoustic guitar are gorgeous and lend brightness. The bass line enters underneath, giving a rambling pulse as the drums shuffle with urgency.
Subtle richness is added through delicate touches of electric guitar. As the song progresses, these warm electric guitar tones gradually increase in dynamics. helping to intensify the throbbing sound tapestry that is being woven. As “Writer” reaches its final stages, these electric guitar tones begin to bring a welcome contrast. Reverberated tones that feel like they are coming from a Leslie speaker fall into place, bringing colour and additional brightness.
The song’s beautiful lyrics are delivered with a sense of intimacy by Seeger’s soft, melodic vocals. The vocal tones occasionally fluctuate and linger as if they are a musical instrument. At first, the backing vocals add a rhythmic punctuation to the song’s groove. As the song reaches its climax, they take on a slight psychedelic character with ethereal “ahhs” that rise and fall. A brief, jam-like coda brings this wonderful song to a conclusion, infusing the whole track with a sense of playfulness.
Dylan Seeger’s “Writer” is full of gorgeous rhythms, melodies and insightful storytelling. “Writer” is taken from the double A side single “Writer/Pretender.” So, once you’ve thoroughly enjoyed it, you can then press play on “Pretender,” which is an indie-rocking piece of retro magic, characterized by its upbeat nature. The song is comprised of a fuzzy electric guitar and an energetic rhythm, which form the perfect foundation for Seeger to lay down the vocal work. Highlights here are the melodic bass line and the backing vocals, which both add a great deal of depth to the arrangement.
-John Michie