Keaton Henson folk rock appeal comes in the form of soild, captivating performances. In the song 'You', death is at the forefront of the idea of a singular "you". In an imaginative way Keaton Henson has lent a voice to the grim reaper by attaching a delicate obstruction. How Henson reframes from leaving poritions of the track swollen in silence, only amplifies the effect. However, it may help that Henson is an accomplished poet, giving new breath to a genre which falls upon it's knees at the human condition.
As sad and depressing 'You' tends to come off. There is a elegant lullaby technique controlling the outcome of the song. The lonely acoustic strings being plucked as Henson waves his own vocals throughout. Singing as if, breaking pass a certain pitch may break glass and interrupt the dead. A whispered promise, Henson almost wants to point fingers and become angry at the individual who dare exist this world into the next. A subtle note to anger is pitch perfect to mimicking real life.
On the other hand 'You' could easily be have a conversation with yourself. An ongoing battle to let go of the restrictions we've put upon ourselvse and society. No more need to force the harsh world within our reach. Acceptance is the evident reward.
