Matthew Thomas Palmer - Let Him Down Gently Let Him Down Easy
Soothe and savour this gentle, emotional folk piano composition from Matthew Thomas Palmer, ‘Let Him Down Gently Let Him Down Easy’.
The young, UK-based singer-songwriter brings a kind, reflective, bare-it-all demeanor to this opus, inspired by a chance encounter on a train with a fellow traveler, who shared his life memories, happy and sad, with Matthew.
The piano melody exudes a rich, storied, emotionally deep tone, in the vein of Elton John or Chris Martin’s slower tracks. Paired with Matthew, sincere, piercing vocals, this is a track that tugs at your heartstrings. It hits at the core humanity in each of us that hates to see another suffer, to share one’s joy and sadness with another is one of our most primal instincts.
The track opens in somber, reflective piano tones, along with Matthew’s rich, poetic vocal delivery. The track’s title, ‘Let Him Down Gently Let Him Down Easy’ speaks to genuine love and understanding, while the verses express a crushing pressure but also resilience to not buckle and give in and to ride out the storm.
The lyrics are a fascinating, multi-perspective conversation, an honest sharing, and equally honest advice to a sensitive soul who doesn’t really fit in anywhere. All he needs is sincere love and affection, which he seeks so intensely.
The ebb and flow in the piano interludes makes this a compelling listen. Its just Matthew and his piano melodies, yet listening to this feels very emotionally resonant. It appeals to vulnerability, honesty, sincerity and kindness. In a world growing ever colder, its a warm-heartening reminder to show kindness to each other and especially ourselves.
