George Henry King is a seventeen year old Clacton troubadour with an ear for a melody, and an image that female fans will adore. George has recently broken free from the shackles of band membership, and is currently working hard (both online and in the flesh) to promote his own solo material. And he’s had his fair share of local media and online attention of late, with his youtube videos gaining more than 18,000 total views, and his single ‘Silhouette Trees’ finding it’s way onto a compilation album showcasing the best of East Anglia’s undiscovered bands and solo artists.
In such a saturated singer-songwriter market, first impressions count for a hell of a lot, and ‘Silhouette Trees’ certainly catches the imagination on first listen. George’s delicate, refined finger picking style adds a subtle element to the song’s motif, giving it an emotional, nostalgic quality that is often smothered by the pub-friendly chord-bashing of some singer-songwriters. The bridge adds a simple but effective change to the dynamics, which is in keeping with the repetition of the memorable rhythm and lyrics.
‘Silhouette Trees’ is the folk pop song for an adolescent midsummer’s evening spent around the campfire with friends. Whether you spend that time reflecting on an old burnt out relationship, or looking forward to a new one, ‘Silhouette Trees’ is a fitting soundtrack. With more gigging, writing, and recording planned, be sure to keep an eye on George’s progress as he takes his next steps on the wobbly solo ladder. A cosmic collision of talent, recognition, and luck could well see Clacton’s own chart-friendly son emerge from the mire of acoustic moaners that plague our online news feeds, and go onto much bigger and better things. Check out the links below to judge for yourself.
www.facebook.com/GeorgeHenryKing
