A stirring composition from Boston-based artist Marc Soucy, “Montana” envelops with a soaring instrumental sound propelled by strings and piano. Lush keys glisten as weepy strings enter, swelling into brighter effervescence as the radiant piano continues underneath. The mid-point intrigues with its percussive additions, invoking a natural, tribal immersion with quaint shaking and woodwind-laden serenity. Burgeoning strings build to a feeling of blissful triumph as the final minute arrives, seamlessly melding rhythmic elements with the melodic orchestral drive.
An introspective theme emanates within, as well. Soucy describes the track as “both a celebration of the role American would play in later years, and in the sorrow about the trail we have left behind us.” In times of turbulent political change and waging superpowers, the emphasis proves poignant. “This piece is a older idea of mine that was inspired by the development of our nation, and how we got here,” Soucy explains. The track’s production engages from the get-go; vibrant piano and a cricket-like effect glide seamlessly, complemented by swells of emotive strings. The eventual rhythmic shift continues the lovely momentum, and into a fully satiating finale.
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Rainy Days and Late Night Drives.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
