Harry Pane
Changing EP
(Independent)
Harry Pane is a singer-songwriter from Walthamstow, London, United Kingdom who has released his debut EP ‘Changing’ to the masses. Having secured a development fund with Island Records alongside slots at Glastonbury Festival 2016 and SXSW it is clear that Harry’s music has been opening some pretty big doors for him.
The EP was recorded at Studio Barxeta, Valencia, Spain after impressing producer Dani Castelar (Paolo Nutini, REM, Snow Patrol) and then mastered by Mandy Parnell (The XX, LCD Soundsystem, John Marytn). The opening title track has some beautifully subtle acoustic guitar that swirls around the song. His vocals remind me at times of Kelly Jones of The Stereophonics as the hooky chorus does its job of getting into your ear and not leaving. The track is lyrically very mature whilst the production is clean and not bogged down by intense electric guitar or frantic drumming. This approach helps showcase the song’s merits.
‘Ghosts’ features the sounds of waves in the sea and echo finger clicking and creates a folk Rival Sons type of vibe which helps provide the song with an overall Sons Of Anarchy soundtrack presentation. An interesting track which can potentially become a Shazam favourite with a television sync attached.
‘Karma’s Prey’ hears Harry’s voice take place at the forefront and every line is clear. For me, it isn’t the strongest track on this release but it convey the various genres e.g. Americana, acoustic, blues that have helped Harry Pane develop as an artist.
Closer ‘Cold Light Of Day’ is blues beast which starts out slow and then builds up to a bit of crisp electric slide guitar that really packs a punch with the hypnotic drums. This is my favourite track as it compliments the mellower numbers on the EP.
Clocking in at just under sixteen minutes, this four-track EP allows the listener to sit back, close their eyes and immerse themselves in the music of up-and-coming artist Harry Pane during a short period of downtime during your busy 24/7 life.
Glenn Sargeant
Harry Pane’s debut EP ‘Changing’ is out now on Itunes and Spotify. For more information and tour dates visit his official website here: http://bit.ly/29m0fQe
(Many thanks to Jenni Vodden and David Sullivan at Wilful Publicity for all of their help with this review.)
