Tom Hancock and Shakkalo create a beautiful, scenic track with their latest release, ‘Before’. The song, so lovely in its folk expression and expansive in its acoustic reality, is reminiscent of artists like Sufjan Stevens and Joni Mitchell. The track is detailed with new folk, blending oriental acoustics with slow guitar lines, and earthy flutes.
The artist’s baritones are contemplative, an immersive description of a world that exists both inside and outside you. While ethereal harmonies take you outward, Tom’s simple baritones find that same dream inside. With this seamless collaboration of imagination and introspection, the song has a very intimate atmosphere.
There is so much wonder in the song, in the quality of the melodies, the romance in the vocals, the sweetness in the sentiment, and the softness of the theme. And just floating through the contemplation of it makes you feel lighter almost. But transforming your mind, it changes the world around you, and the way you think about things. If you’re in the market to find a song that will make you wholesomely happy, then this is where it is at.
The track is available for streaming on popular sites like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music!
