Establishing the mood with an acoustic guitar soundscape with a luscious folk violin with a high emotional quotient, The Rising Shine Project opens My Dad with the evocative prose, “Well I like to say I’m a simple man, proud of being my father’s son, he was kind and helped me understand you don’t give up until you’ve won…”
The opus expands with textured drums and poetic prowess as an ode to The Rising Shine Project‘s father and God. The instrumentation is sublime, timeless and filled with authenticity, aligned with the cinematic nature of the prose. The guitar solo is transcendental and we appreciate the strings arrangement which really taps into our heart’s centre.
There is no doubt that the song would be perfect for a range of sync deals, notably a movie or TV show that reflects the narrative of the lyrics. It serves as a tender tribute built on memory and melody. The song feels intimate and lived-in. The spoken word ad lib of “I miss you dad” is such an incredible moment. As the artist says, “This is a song that truly portrays who my father was.”
Traditional country tones shape the soundscape and influences from Eddy Arnold and Nat King Cole are apparent. “I chose traditional instrumentation… as a nod to my dad’s influences,” explains The Rising Shine Project.
The creation process itself is remarkable. No studio. No collaborators. Just emotion, a guitar and a unique AI workflow. He confesses, “You can’t force songs to life, you have to let them breathe.”
Despite the unconventional tools, the soul of the track is unmistakably human. The Rising Shine Project writes with purpose and intentionality. He sums it up best with the words, “Hold on to good lyrics, the way you hold on to good memories.”
We are in awe, and have added My Dad to our New Music Spotlight playlist and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of The Rising Shine Project, including Again And Again, and Inside Out.