Jon Ward Beyle provides a heartfelt experience on single, "Forgotten"
All set to release his debut album sometime later this year, Jon Ward Beyle has let loose a triumphant teaser titled “Forgotten” that we’ve quickly fallen in love with. Please read along with us as we give our complete thoughts on the single, as well as a background on the artist.
After living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina all of his life, Jon Ward Beyle has pulled all of the inspiration needed to craft up earthy and mountain-inspired folk music. On his latest, “Forgotten”, Jon has managed to put his own spin on a classic bluegrass and Americana feeling single that features truly unforgettable vocals and a diverse set of instrumentation. To put it bluntly, we loved everything we heard on it the first time it crossed our paths.
Equal parts heartfelt, sincere, and genuine, this first look into Jon Ward Beyle’s upcoming record has us incredibly excited for something we didn’t know existed prior to listening. At a little over four and a half minutes in run time, the artist has touched us in a way that makes us want to listen to his music forever. Honestly as this was our first introduction to him as a musician, it’s a style that doesn’t come across to us too often, however when done right it’s an absolute treat to enjoy it.
For a folk sound overall, it’s about as classic as you could possibly get, but somehow exudes a more modern take on something that historically feels slow going. As Jon lets his voice and deep lyricism do all the talking throughout the listen, it’s the mix of a vibrant backing band of local musicians that give it that warm and calm feeling we’re always searching for. There was something significantly nostalgic about this song in a sense, but in a way that only translates well assuming you give it a close listen.
It has now become a goal to witness this live in some capacity at some point in the near future because we feel that in an intimate setting, could be an otherworldly experience to see. With so much more music on the way and a ton to look forward to, we’ll keep coming back to “Forgotten” to try and capture that initial feeling. For now, we implore the reader to listen in as soon as you can. Enjoy!
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