Anne Lederman Delivers A Quaint Southern Warmth That Stays With You
A new release from Anne Lederman brings out a unique warmth that breeds a welcoming, Southern tonality built from natural and acoustic instrumentation and melodic hooks that feel like home.
The piece is gorgeous from start to finish and really brings out Anne's ability to write something that feels heartfelt and genuine.
I feel like it's the combination of instruments together that really creates this atmosphere, and they all seem to complement each other wonderfully.
Anne herself is performing the fiddle, which is the focus, bringing those hooks and memorable melodies. She also performs the resonator guitar.
If you are not familiar with a resonator guitar, then you should check it out because it's not like a normal acoustic. It brings with it a specific tone and texture, and I think it works amazingly with the rootsy, rustic, inviting aesthetic of the song as a whole.
This is all accompanied by piano and bass, and all of it together pulls you into this particular place.
Earlier, I mentioned the song feels like home. I say that because when you hear the song, it feels like you are surrounded by loved ones and that warmth is fluctuating around the room.
The song feels like the soundtrack to a chapter in someone's life.
Each listener will soak it in differently. I think that's part of the beauty of pieces like this one.
For me, memories started popping into my head straight away. I didn't aim for any of them. It just happened naturally.
For someone else, it may paint a different picture. Either way, a picture will surely be painted.
Anne's performance on the fiddle is outstanding. It's not just about the tone of the instrument, but also the way she performs. She puts out a graceful approach, giving the full song an elegant vibe.
The song is called "Angan Walts," and although it will give each person a different experience, it was originally written for a play about two elderly Ontario farmers.
So, this is part of why the Southern tone was captured so well.
Even though we know where the song originated, it still gives you your own take and feel.
The cinematic feel of the piece comes from that emotion it drums up. It has a lot of emotional backbone and does a beautiful job of grabbing you with that aspect of it all.
This song absolutely showcases Anne's ability to write and perform with such class. She isn't afraid to get in touch with how she is depicting character or situations. She paints that picture well and is able to tell a story with melodies and tones alone.
Quite an impressive thing, if you ask me.
This piece sticks with you for hours or even days after it has ended.
It's amazing how some people can dig a little deeper and create such a robust and inviting atmosphere with their music.
This release speaks volumes for the artist.
In my opinion, this should be listened to with headphones on so you can really soak in that set of textures coming from it. You'll feel the Southern undertone and heart coming from this song, and it's an outstanding experience.
As far as I can tell, this single is a glimpse of what's to come, as Anne is planning a bigger release by the end of the month.
I'm sure a full album of pieces will be something that gives you plenty more of her brand of heart and warmth.
It's been a long time since I've heard a song with this much character embedded in it.
Anne Lederman is joined by Emilyn Stam on the piano and Joseph Phillips on bass for the single, and I hope they come back on the upcoming record.
Don't miss this.
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