Knightstown’s “First Cry” is all blissfull vocals and compelling sonics
11 August 2017, 14:29
| Written by
Aaron Powell
Knightstown keeps things simple in the most beautiful way on "First Cry".
Citing the likes of Bach as a musical hero, Michael Aston aka Knightstown has taken classical elements and employed them in his latest track “First Cry”. Poignant but simplistic lyrics hover over gentle piano before busy keyboard sounds and percussion take over.
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“First Cry”, simply put, is an emotional piece of art that deserves to be played over and over again.
"First Cry" is out now via FatCat Records.
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