Setting the tone with an intricate strummed acoustic guitar intertwined with an electric melody, Scott Lowder opens Ghost of You with notions of timelessness before sharing the vivid and cinematic prose, “Headed out to Mount Washington’s peak, to a spot over looking the sea, in a little grey Plymouth with a pack of smokes, your feet hanging out the window…”
We are immediately captivated by the unfolding narrative and Scott’s vibrant brand of storytelling. There is an authenticity to the composition that feels raw, real and unvarnished. The way Scott writes makes us feel is as though we have stumbled upon a memory. His imagery is super evocative and legitimately allows us to visualise the landscape, the car, the friendship and the fleeting nature of the moment.
In essence, the song is about losing a close friend and learning to carry their memory with us, as their presence continues to shape our lives long after they’re gone. Scott poetically explores the more complex notions of how those we lose continue to exist within us with a high emotional quotient.
We could imagine Ghost of You featuring in a film like Voicemails from Isabelle, or Garden State, there is also something reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, or The Virgin Suicides. Scott’s vocal delivery carries the emotional core of the track with an understated sincerity. This is a song that trusts its story to do the heavy lifting.
Fans of Noah Kahan, Counting Crows, and Tom Petty will find plenty to connect with here, although Ghost of You doesn’t feel like it is chasing a particular sound or trend, instead, it feels rooted in the great tradition of singer-songwriters who understand that a well-told story can be just as powerful as any elaborate production.
Needless to say, we are in awe, and have added Ghost of You to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream Scott Lowder‘s debut single, Let It Shine, and anticipate future releases from the artist.