BY Yorg
Just before the weekend, I was lucky enough to get my hands on this gem of a CD. Before I knew it, I’d pressed play and hit repeat over and over again. I shared it with friends to get their takes, and the response was as warm as the tunes themselves—everyone loved it. This CD settled in with me like the quiet beauty of an autumn afternoon, the kind that lingers and grows on you as the day unfolds. The songs seemed to perfectly capture the relaxed, reflective weekend I was in the mood for.
Two Fields Over has crafted a deeply resonant debut with “Grains of Verse”, a captivating journey through emotional landscapes that feels like stepping into a serene, almost magical world. This album, born from the collaboration between lifelong friends Jared Matt Greenberg and Christopher Travis, blends folk-poetic sounds that invite a kind of reverent stillness, immersing listeners as each track unfolds. Their layered harmonies and vividly thoughtful lyrics infuse the album with a distinct voice and profound emotional depth, showing a rare sincerity and artistry that many seasoned musicians aspire to. Together, Greenberg and Travis have created an album that lingers, inviting you to get lost in its beautiful, reflective spaces.
This album is an intricate tapestry of sound, woven across 11 tracks that flow so effortlessly from one to the next. It’s hard to pick favorites, but two songs stand out: “We Have,” where airy piano melodies meet graceful French horn accents and softly compelling vocals that just grab you. This third track then guides you seamlessly into the equally haunting “On Leaving,” making for a transition that feels almost undetectable.
Listening to this CD feels like stepping back in time to the days when we’d savor albums as whole experiences, tracking each song with intention. It has that same timeless feel, capturing the spirit of the classic “concept album” era, where each song is a chapter in one beautifully cohesive story.
Drawing inspiration from the subtle touch of the Moody Blues and the early, ethereal vibe of Pink Floyd, “Grains of Verse” layers crisp guitar melodies with sweeping oscillating sounds and the occasional soft horn, lifting the music into a dreamlike realm. What makes it exceptional, though, is the way it lets you feel a whole range of emotions—moments of joy, nostalgia, and deep introspection that seem too poignant for the day-to-day grind. “Grains of Verse” is more than just music; it’s an invitation to step back and reflect, offering a space where listeners can dive into the romantic possibilities of their own thoughts and memories. This is the kind of album to get blissfully lost in.
TRACK LIST:
Anthropocene 4:26
Looking at a Photo of My Father on Stage 4:07
We Have 4:24
On Leaving 4:10
Beyond the Literal 3:52
Rainy Lake 3:44
Paula 4:28
Corporeal 4:50
His Eyes Rain 3:00
Moment to Breathe 5:09
The Peach Fields 6:29
In Simile of the Wind 7:13
