Ethereal Blanket, the first release from Roy Daly, the singer/songwriter from across the Atlantic in Cork, Ireland has indeed a light, spiritual feel throughout the four-song EP. Playing a refreshingly clean and crisp guitar, Daly has a gorgeous and beautifully controlled tenor that is both timid and sensual. And with 12 years of writing and performing under his belt, Roy Daly has the chops to prove it on his debut. If you like the sounds of the acoustic accompanied by voice, then sit back and enjoy.
According to Daly, Ethereal Blanket is inspired by the change in seasons between autumn and winter and the short collection of songs combine elements of folk, rock and jazz. “Measure of My Feet” has a sensual feel to it with provocative lyrics – “calling out for me to move” invokes the restless mover to hit the road. “Holding You Close” has a slower pace and the feeling behind the harmony is just as romantic as the title suggests. The phenomenal guitar picking and mesmerizing vocals reminds me of Lennon’s softer guitar work when he wrote songs for his wife, Yoko. In “When Night Wears a Smile,” Daly tapped into his imagination and the spiritual energy that surrounded ancient Ireland. He also had Halloween in mind when he wrote this number the morning the song came to him. He stated that he felt like he was channeling ancient spirits. The song does indeed have this “old world” feel to it – kind of creepy as well, but a good creepy. According to Daly “It Glistens” is about eliminating negative energy, saying goodbye to old habits and welcoming a new way of being. There is faster strumming featured here and this one reminded me of George Harrison’s work, post-Beatles, meaning the way in which he would hypnotically sing his songs. Daly has definitely captured an ethereal sound on his first release. Each tune is well executed and beautifully performed. May the wisdom of the ancients keep him moving in the years to come.
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