An emotionally impactful folk track, “Fathers” is the seventh single from Zachary Mason. The Guildford, England-based singer/songwriter pairs beautifully forlorn guitar layers with a slight symphonic backing on this enveloping track, which thematically speaks to the bond between fathers and sons, and the role of family ties in general. The minimalist folk production, emphasizing trickling guitar tones and Mason’s sincere vocal presence, plays with resonating effect — lending emphasis on the overall themes and lyricism.
The lyrics are especially impactful in portraying the roles of fathers in providing emotional support to their children, with the potential to invoke joy and sadness alike. “A father’s smile is in your hands, you can tear it down,” Mason’s vocals let out with chilling qualities, traversing into the haunting backing textures amidst the twanging guitar tones. “Fathers” is a emotively consuming success that artfully captures the influential role of fatherhood.
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Folk.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
