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Melody Duncan Wolf Song Review by Gary Hill This set from Melody Duncan is intriguing. It has a real artsv vibe to it. It's charming, but also unusual. There is a good range of music here from more folk based to more art music and more. I would consider this disc to be pretty unique. This review is available in book (paperback and hardcover) form in Music Street Journal: 2022 Volume 2. More information and purchase links can be found at: garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-2022.

Track by Track Review

Prelude Acapella vocals are on the menu here. They bring a soaring chorale vibe.

Wolf Song A slightly wacky arrangement and vocal delivery bring a charm to this. The cut has a good energy and a tasty sound. Some classical strings bring something special to the mix.

Cardinal Mellower and more intimate, some whistling on this track is a nice touch.

Dear Friend More of a folk song, this is an energetic and effective piece.

Lonely Whistling and acoustic guitar open this. It works out to an intricate folk music based number with some symphonic trappings and a lot of emotion.

Paper The symphonic instrumentation really soars on this number. The whole thing works with a lot of style and evocative texture. It's all about folk elements taken to the level of art music. Yet, it's still accessible.

Over the Hill Another folky tune. this has more of a stripped back arrangement. It serves to make this feel more grounded.

Reunion There is sort of a bittersweet vibe to this cut. The lyrics have a bit of a memoir quality to them. The song is gentle and has a slight melancholy edge to it.

Campfire Symphonic angles complete the arrangement, but overall this is another folk based number with some art music tendencies.

Edward really like the drama and groove of this song a lot.

Rain Storm This "song" is just the gentle sounds of a rain storm.

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