Sway along to Gerry Farrow’s masterful, evocative folk rock ballad, ‘Untouchable’.
The Brit singer, songwriter and performer, Gerry Farrow, teams with longtime collaborator Rue Randall on ‘Untouchable’, a slow-burning, emotional folk-rock opus that speaks achingly to the kind of love that feels so icy cold & distant.
The track opens on moody, reflective acoustic guitar strings and deep basslines. Solemn vocals enter, crooning softly in remorseful prose. The lyrics speak plainly in conversation to the object of their affection, who seems to be forever ‘untouchable.’
The melancholic arrangements bloom into a full-bodied symphonic chorus with the compelling refrain, ‘So don’t you need anyone?’ Balancing the compelling lyrical prose with beautifully soft folk arrangements makes this a touching, evocative listening experience.
Musically, this track evokes a nostalgic Police-esque type of soundscape, expertly arranged and spaced in a way that allows for each musical element to shine in its own light and maintain great cohesion. This is truly the hallmark of great experienced musicians: to be able to take listeners through well-balanced production while still conveying great emotional depth with clarity.
At the 2.30 min mark, the track makes a surprising uplift in tone and intensity. It’s a cathartic, silver-cloud-lining kind of moment. Its almost as if to convey that no matter what it takes, no matter the cost, no matter the level of denial, this love is here to stay. It fades out with a soothing string outro.
‘Untouchable’ is a track to experience in moments of vulnerability and reflection, a track that invites you to meditate on longing and the ebbs and flows of human relationships.
