Tag: Sixteen Horsepower

The soundscapes of “Rowan Road” by Woods End convey the physical and emotional sense of wide open spaces and the kind of isolation that induces an introspective spirit. With acoustic guitar, drums and piano sweep of drones give shading to delicate melodies through which the haunted vocals sing a tale of heartache and loss cast in hear mythological terms. Perhaps it would be better to think of it in terms of melodrama as the details that contain the artifacts of memory and experience figure prominently: parts of the landscape, food left out, wind, a labyrinth of feeling. As the song progresses it’s grand architecture is reminiscent of I, Robot period Alan Parsons Project and the personal darkness, emotional struggle and sound palette resonates with those same qualities heard in a 16 Horsepower song. Listen to “Rowan Road” on Soundcloud and connect with Woods End at the links below.