It’s review time New York, and this is the very first of 2011 - so it’s pretty darn special. Seth Glier’s been called a “rising folk sensation”, and after listening to his latest album “The Next Right Thing”, via MPress Records, I totally get it. Unrealized dreams, shattered Utopia’s, addiction to fear, and breaking counter-productive patterns are all themes Glier touches on. Not bad for a twenty-one year old.
“As the sun rose up over the sea/Everyone was singing in a minor key/Buddhists, Hindus, Jews and priests/Gathered around for the jubilee” is an excerpt from the title track ‘The Next Right Thing’. Glier definitely hits the lyrical ground running with this release.
Seth’s words are juxtaposed nicely against his hopeful falsetto -- resulting in an emotional bond with the audience. The songwriter is wise beyond years, with insightful prose that touches on faith, love, hope, and breaking free from our own barriers.
A stunning example is his song ‘I Don’t Need You’ featuring universal feelings like “I need faith when the train wrecks/Love for the suspects/I need space for the expanding/For truth and understanding/So I will never fear all these take offs and landings”.
Another song that’s stellar is ‘Beauty In The Break Down’ where Glier (teamed with songwriter Ryan Hommel) demonstrates strong poetic talent. “Burning letters in the snow/Not one salty cry I danced like the embers fly/Emptiness never really showed/It left in her eyes when she said goodbye/In the dark I can’t see where I am going/But I find comfort in not knowing”.
If you can’t wait until the album drops on January 11th, be sure to watch his video on the making of his pop-folk song, “Lauralee” by clicking here. As an added bonus, fans are able to download the song for free here.
Looking for another reason to add Seth to your playlist?
Glier is an environmentalist and an altruist who uses his music to make a difference. His 'green' tour last year was a huge success, and featured Glier traveling from town-to-town in a hybrid vehicle, planting trees in each city he visited, promoting carpools for fans, selling merch made of organic materials and more.
So mark January 11th on your calendars and grab a copy of Glier’s album. You won’t be disappointed. For more information on Seth Glier and his upcoming tour please check out MPress Records by clicking here.
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Kerri is on Twitter at the following handles: @NYFolkExaminer and @ScribeQuotes
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