I was just about to continue scrolling, but I stopped. Before I could even think about it, I was impressed when I heard Rise by Driftwood Folk Revival. The music was coming out of the speakers, and I paused what I was doing. I sat down and listened for a while.
The first notes feel very open and honest. It doesn't feel like something made just to impress others. It's more like when you hear someone playing in another room and don't want to interrupt them. The voice feels the same, sitting naturally beside the guitar.
It's different listening to the song with the knowledge of the story behind it. The band began after the loss of a good friend and recorded this song in the same cabin where they played with their friend. One microphone and one take. Now that you know that, you can sense something different in the song.
There are times when I feel I am at a place that once had a lot of meaning, and now it feels different. A house, a street, even a chair can bring back thoughts of someone who's gone. Some places feel like they still carry pieces of people. This song understands that feeling without having to explain it.
Driftwood Folk Revival is typically known for their high-energy shows, large festival crowds, and lots of movement. It's very different from this song. It's just them in a small room, being quiet and sharing the moment together. That change shows another side of the band.
I always find myself going back to Rise when I don't have much to say. It does not require you to have a specific feeling. It simply stays in your mind. Sometimes, that's what you're looking for in a song.
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