Jacob King - “Calendar”
“Calendar,” by NY artist Jacob King, is a song that transports you to the golden era of the 1960s. The track exudes a sense of nostalgia, with its warm acoustic guitar and lazy drum beat.
The standout element of the song is the unusual, reverberated guitar sound that adds to the retro vibe. The guitar is perfectly complemented by the vocal, which is also drenched in reverb, creating a dreamy vibe, which you simply cannot find in most modern recordings. It is almost as if Phil Spector is at the mixing console.
The song was recorded on a four-track recorder, and the panning of the song reflects the number of tracks available for recording. This adds to the authentic vintage feel of the track, making it feel like it was plucked straight out of the ‘60s. The warm tape hiss is there as well and, I have to admit, I wish more records had this.
“Calendar,” for me, is a testament to the timeless quality of good music. The song is proof that even in a world of high-tech recording software and elaborate plugins, sometimes all you need is a simple melody and a bit of reverb to create a classic tune.