Drawing us in with a guitar strum, expanding into a dimensional, electric guitar soundscape, Martin Tennant opens Forgotten Son with a charismatic timbre, self-reflective prose and poetic prowess. We are immediately enthralled by Martin’s authenticity.
The sublime choral harmonies and chord transitions add a high emotional quotient to the song, as Martin Tennant shares his lived experience and introspective nature with us. We appreciate the timeless nature of the song, and the relatability of the message.
There is a cinematic allure that manifests on Forgotten Son, which would be perfect for a multitude of sync placements, notably a coming-of-age movie that aligns with the narrative of the track, perhaps a sequel to Trainspotting!
The instrumental performances are sublime, and the guitar riffs that emerge are absolutely epic before a meditative pause and emotional rebuild of the track, serving as almost an encore, giving the song gravitas as we too wonder where to go!
For some back story, Martin Tennant is a Scottish artist who creates emotionally charged, guitar-driven music. We learn that he shared a demo of Forgotten Son to his fans, who really connected with the track, which led him to record and release the version that we hear today.
Martin is currently writing his debut album, which is set for release within the year. Naturally, he draws from personal experience to explore themes of identity, longing, love, and self-reflection. Needless to say, we are in awe, and have added Forgotten Son to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we anticipate the release of Martin Tennant‘s upcoming album!