Hailing from Plymouth, England Al Shalliker is a singer-songwriter who crafts soul-melting music and his latest single is “Six White Horses”. Retired from the band Watershed after performing and making music for two decades as the lead songwriter, Al Shalliker goes solo and unleashes his alternative – folk sound. After the release of his debut album, “Silver Linings”, his second album has been much anticipated. “The Diamond Hill”, being the second album is set to release on November 8th, 2024 and “Six White Horses” is the second song of the upcoming album.
It is a mellow song with crisp acoustic guitar strumming, modulated to give off that vintage folk vibe accompanied by the sweet sound of the harmonica. The vocals softly echo behind the ambient and acoustic setting arranged by the instrumentation. Even the baseline slowly outlines the melody to enhance the gaps and verses. The harmonica completes the folk feel of the song by reminding you of the free open country land and fresh air. The crisp and bright tone of the acoustic guitar brings out a rough edge in the song, capturing the music’s essence. The song pays tribute to the generation that passed us and how they have influenced us to be who we are now. There’s no denying the emotions behind the voice and the music which translates across to the listeners. While calm and gentle, the melody can stir up emotions and stay with you even after the last word is sung.
You can listen to the song “Six White Horses” by Al Shalliker here –
