Hailing from Tallahassee, Once Great Estate is an outfit that boasts a blend of alternative country and dark Americana, led by the talents of award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tracy Horenbein. Tracy’s deep-rooted connection to the American South and the North Florida region serves as an ocean of inspiration for the band’s storytelling and musical direction.
Since forming in 2017, the band has been crafting a unique sonic identity, infusing their compositions with the history and natural beauty of their surroundings. First making their entrance in 2018, they released their debut single “A Flag’s Tale,” which was quickly followed by their first EP titled Saint Augustine later that year.
Sharing multiple singles either side of their 2021 debut record Even the Undertaker, they now bring us their latest release with the new single titled “Right Outside Your Door.” The lead single lifted from their upcoming sophomore album Goodbye Cody Scarp, set to drop at the end of this month, the new song captures the perfect snapshot of the band’s latest musical chapter via an expansive, folk rock sound wrapped in an dreamy sonic aesthetic and presented via a progressive arrangement approach.
Casting a psychedelic-tinged atmosphere from the start, hazy sliding leads dance above the crash of cymbal, soft kicks and bright acoustic guitar tones before the rhythm hops with a laid back shuffle. Riding above the gentle patter of drums and intricate layers of guitars, Tracy’s hushed vocal leads thread subtly catchy melodies carrying storytelling lyricism.
Flowing through a charming scene of delicate tones and quiet melancholy, the chorus shimmer with smooth vocal lines and the elegant backing of splashy drums and guitar chords. Capped by the mesmeric flutter of piquant instrumental flourishes, the wail of lead tones is met with the graceful performance of Tracy’s voice, overlapping in a balletic dance as the track builds with the mellow energy of lead guitar towards the last chorus, delivering one final moment of enchanting music to leave a lasting memory of the song.
It’s a superb showcase of the band’s songwriting panache and their exquisite musicianship which brings it to life in a dazzling way. With their second full-length record on the horizon, Once Great Estate are sure to continue winning over fans around the world with their original musical output.
Listen to Right Outside Your Door below
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