“Into Giants” - Patrick Watson

The last minute of “Into Giants” is on another level. The gentle, horn-celebrated crescendo into a blissful zenith is the sort of final flourish that burns a song into my memory. That is not to disparage the rest of the song; the entirety of it is lovely; it is an exquisitely arranged and produced folk song. Also, the press release speaks of the increased intimacy of the both the music and the recordings, additionally mentioning the desire of both Watson and his band to “make the kind of music [they] would want to listen to at home.” While this is all evident, especially in the softer moments of the song, “Into Giants” at times has an incredibly dynamic, grandiose tone that easily grows beyond the boundaries of the backyard.

A free download and video are available, both of which are highly recommended [link]. Adventures In Your Own Backyard, which is Watson’s Domino debut, will be available on April 16th in Canada and April 30th worldwide [link]. Watson will be promoting the album with an SXSW headliner and a stint in Europe, along with a few U.S. dates with Andrew Bird [link].

- Tyler Hanan