"FATHER" sees J Appiah deliver one of his most emotionally charged tracks, a deeply reflective fusion of Indie Folk and Pop Rock, wrapped around themes of loss, spiritual enlightenment, and unexpected personal renaissance. Appiah sensually struts his stuff and showcases his distinct musical identity in his debut album, "That's the Thing About Time."
Co-produced alongside Hugh Fothergill, Barnabus Poffley, and Fergall Mulloy, and mixed in Japan by Alan Dobson, this track's soundscape is grounded in an earthy feel that can be described as a nice, warm blend of acoustic folk roots and rock overtones, combined with Appiah's emotive, soulful vocal delivery. The show is not afraid to be candid and reveal its openness without being overly dramatic, and so the storytelling seems unforced.
Appiah began writing "FATHER" after his father died, a man with whom he had no connection, yet for some reason, was deeply connected to. The invisible bond between them formed the core of the track, its desire and deliberation. Coincidentally, "FATHER" dropped shortly after Appiah had become a parent himself.
It is a song of meditation on ancestry, examining what is passed down and also yearning for liberation from it. It becomes a meditation on forgiveness, fate, and the cyclical nature of time. "FATHER" is an investigation of legacy. Their subtlety has a profound emotional effect, confirming J Appiah as a lyricist of great depth and timeless relevance.
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