“Fathers” is the latest release from the uniquely talented Zachary Mason – an earnest folk tune that addresses the experience of being a father. With a mix of folk and indie popwith easy listening, the song hits the cords of dads, sons and families, giving listeners a simple message reflecting on the relationship between a parent and his child.
The track gets off on a gentle acoustic picking, and the assertiveness of the tone clearly speaks of the introspective. Mason has pleasant vocal hooks here which seamlessly float over the simple yet complex combination of keys and music featuring gentle keyboards and strings. This kind restraint is for this reason appropriate as it ensures the power of the lyrics is complemented by a narrative of shared human experience that can move everyone.
On the level of lyrics, “Fathers” is very literally a lesson in narrative. Mason does a great job of imagining the innocent childhood view in which fathers are all-knowing and all powerful. The song text is dedicated to the process of fatherhood, and sings how it becomes a different perspective on life and values. Striking imagery and emotive staging of ideas make people put themselves into the shoes of listeners, causing them to think about their families.
“Fathers” is another superb example of Mason’s beloved folk sound with a twist of contemporary feeling. This one is his seventh single release and twelfth track proving that he is a talent song writer who writes for the heart and has the ability to create songs with a warmth.
Regardless of whether you are a father or a son or simply an admirer of the importance of the family “Fathers” opens up a powerful and emotional both in terms of reason and spirit experience making people think and feel grateful for those relations that form people’s lives.
