Izzy Skinner is out with her latest album “Haunting” and the song “The Trees” is featured at number two. Hailing from Ballarat, Australia, Izzy is a musician with immense skills and technical knowledge. After her education in arts, Izzy developed a signature sound by blending traditional jazz elements with contemporary hues. As a result, her music possesses a heavy atmosphere filled with experimental ambient elements. “The Trees” begins with a ukelele progression backed with synth pads. As the guitar strums come into play, the pace of the song starts to form. When Izzy’s haunting vocals add to the soundscape, the graceful melancholy of the song fills the air. The minimalistic and elegant arrangement of the instrumentation goes a long way to connect with the listener as it imbibes a reflective mood.

This indie folk song talks about a day of reflection in nature. Abstract concepts wrapped in a melancholic melody, accompanied by soft instrumentation and a dense soundscape. Izzy sings with conviction while conveying an eternal sadness that seems to linger. The instrumentation adds on gradually and each time it emphasises the melody by complementing it. It gives the song a gradual build-up and adds a certain texture to the composition. Doing justice to the title of the album, Izzy has delivered a haunting yet introspective melody that lingers with the listener, even after the last note of the song “The Trees”.

You can hear the song “The Trees” by Izzy Skinner here –