MUSIC FARMER 5 - Review by Wolf Georgia
A Timeless Celtic-Americana Anthem for the Wandering Soul
In the boundless firmament of modern American folk music, where genres entwine to birth new auditory wonders, a luminous beacon named CALLEHAN emerges, casting a spell with “The Four Winds”. This isn't just a song; it's a sonorous voyage that gracefully waltzes between the annals of tradition and the fervor of the present.
From the inaugural notes of the haunting woodwind that graces your ears, you sense the gentle pull of an age-old story waiting to be told. The lyrical dance of the finger-style banjo serves as a siren's call, inviting you into a realm where rhythms pulsate with the heartbeats of ancient tales. While echoes of legendary Celtic rock reverberate, there's an unmistakable whisper of a more modern, folksy allure akin to bands like Mumford & Sons.
Tony Trimper’s voice, imbued with the nostalgic charm of 90s/2000s alt-pop rockers Barenaked Ladies, resonates with a fervor that's uniquely his own. The chorus unfurls like an old legend, “He can hear the old man knocking, should he let the old man in, he can hear the old man knocking once again”, painting a tapestry of emotion and longing. And through this tapestry, Ashley MacIsaac’s fiddle glides, a silken thread weaving tales of yore.
The song, true to its title, takes you on a transcendent journey, akin to being cradled by the four winds, only to pause, to breathe, during its evocative bridge. And as the finale dawns, it rises phoenix-like, a harmonious crescendo of voices and instruments reaching for the stars.
"The Four Winds" is a symphony of the soul – simultaneously exuberant and introspective, rooted in tradition, yet with eyes fixed on the horizon.
