#5. Evergreen (Mostly Autumn)

Title: Evergreen
Artist: Mostly Autumn
Album: The Spirit of Autumn Past
Released: 2002
Genre: Rock

For those who haven't yet discovered the British band Mostly Autumn, I highly recommend you head over to your local record store and purchase "Catch The Spirit: The Complete Anthology". I guarantee you will not regret it. Mostly Autumn was formed in the late 1990's, and their unique amalgamation of rock, folk, and Celtic sounds make this one of the most original bands of the 21st century. They are mostly influenced by the sounds of Pink Floyd, and after listening to this album, it is with no surprise that they are called "Pink Floyd of the 21st Century".

The song "Evergreen" is just one of many that I have already included in my collection. The song starts with the beautiful slow melodic introduction by Heather Findlay, whose heavenly voice sets the tone for a very strong performance. As the title indicates, this song is about a forest called Evergreen. The song progression does an excellent job of following the evolution of this forest. Heather's Celtic musings transport us to the middle of this forest, where we are shown the true beauty of nature.

Keeping the slow rhythm, Bryan Josh plays an amazing guitar solo that compares in style to Roger Waters. When Heather starts singing again to Bryan's playing, you have the impression that the bridge has already been played, and the song is coming to a close.

And then, just when you thought it was over, it starts over again. This time, however, the beat picks up as all 5 band members do what they do best. With the fiddle, keyboards, drums, guitar, and vocals, the song explodes into a finale that is genuine and heartfelt.

If ever there is a song that must be included in any audiophile's collection, it is definitely this one. As a matter of fact, I think every song on this album should be included - they are THAT good!