Hither Further
Seagulls (Overwhelm the Sky)
Hither Further’s first release, Seagulls (Overwhelm the Sky), is a stunning debut from this Irish singer song writer. Starting as it means to go on, the track doesn't start with a fanfare but rather a gloriously rich acoustic guitar that carries the weight of the track throughout. Their isn't any fancy recording techniques dressing it up, and the choices throughout are quite minimal. You can tell he isn’t trying to compete with anyone. He’s just presenting what he has to offer, and that is some pretty special.
The acoustic guitar sits front and centre from start to finish. The electronic layers sit behind it, adding texture to the overall sound, adding a bit of tone and space, but they don’t shift the direction of the song. The production avoids any big lifts or drops and you can really hear the inspirations from Noel Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft with the whole laid back vibe.
The acoustic guitar sits front and centre from start to finish. The electronic layers sit behind it, adding texture to the overall sound, adding a bit of tone and space, but they don’t shift the direction of the song. The production avoids any big lifts or drops and you can really hear the inspirations from Noel Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft with the whole laid back vibe.
His voice is similar in approach. There’s no attempt to push for dramatic moments. He keeps the delivery low and straightforward, which makes the lyrics feel more like direct thoughts than something styled for effect. It works because the track isn’t aiming for a peak. It just maintains a steady line.
As debuts go, this is a strong start, showcasing a musician who is interested in the craft of music as much as he is the end result. Avoiding big production and exaggerated emotions, Hither has managed to stay true to himself and avoided falling into the easy trap of copying the next big trend, something that stands his music apart from the crowd. It will be interesting to see how he develops this approach with future releases, especially if he decides to bring in more dynamic contrast or if he chooses to keep this very controlled, minimalist direction.
As debuts go, this is a strong start, showcasing a musician who is interested in the craft of music as much as he is the end result. Avoiding big production and exaggerated emotions, Hither has managed to stay true to himself and avoided falling into the easy trap of copying the next big trend, something that stands his music apart from the crowd. It will be interesting to see how he develops this approach with future releases, especially if he decides to bring in more dynamic contrast or if he chooses to keep this very controlled, minimalist direction.