Andrew Spencer Goldman brings us the latest offering by Fulton Lights in “These Notes Don’t Break”, a track on the "Well the Night Has Come" EP. The song is an intimate yet sweeping one that demonstrates Goldman’s skill in matching reflective lyricism with lush, layered production.
Mixed by Grammy-nominated Tony Maimone (Pere Ubu, Book of Knots) at Studio G, the song grabs attention from the off with its lush instrumentation and slick sheen. It’s a song that navigates openness and strength, as the melody lilts and floats, while the lyrics suggest preservation in the face of uncertainty. There’s an emotional tug that makes the listener want to stick around, something Goldman fans will already know and love about his songwriting with Moonwalking into the Future.
“These Notes Don’t Break” is conversational, gentle-toned, and with a nudge to the insistence, each note counts, but none are pushy about it. The arrangement leaves room for contemplation, beckoning the listener to discover their own stories in the sounds. Goldman’s frail yet determined voice rests on the instrumentals with subtle confidence, lending the track accessibility without compromising depth.
The lead single from his upcoming four-song EP, this bodes well for Metes And Bounds. The best way to describe this record is that it represents the opportunity for Fulton Lights to become an individual voice in this era of music by marrying natural production with heart-schema songwriting. For fans of music meant to linger long after the first listen, “These Notes Don’t Break” is a radiant comeback, one that underscores the fact that years of silence later, a well-struck note can still resound mightily.