Hailing from Regina in Canada’s Saskatchewan region, musician Rob Hopkins has recently stepped out as a solo artist under the name Robert Eddy. Having been inspired by the work of John Prine for over two decades and performing live in small venues around Regina, he’s now ready to share his indie folk style and bring to life his own sonic vision for the first time.
Having attempted to write a song for Nancy, his dear wife of twelve years, after several attempts the song that would become his debut single eventually flowed organically. Bringing us that song, he shares “What I Want,” a truly charming and heartfelt alternative folk outing built on a delicate arrangement of acoustic guitar and mandolin capped by Robert’s elegant vocal performance.
Linking up with long-time friend and artist J.J. Voss, the pair headed to J.J.’s studio to record the music in a collaborative fashion. With J.J. producing the song as well as adding vocal harmonies and graceful touches of the mandolin, the pair present a delightful tribute to love full of heartfelt lyrics and wrapped in a timeless folk sound.
Brought in by the bright plucks of guitar, Robert’s rich voice enters to thread sincere lyrics via warm delivery as the arrangement takes on a gentle rhythmic bounce. With an intimate sound peppered with buoyant vocal harmonies, the flows with meaningful lines like I don’t need a reason to love you like I do, I just need a lifetime proving it to you,” while flickers of mandolin notes dance alongside the guitar.
With the lead instrumental flourishes in the bridge composed by Robert on guitar and performed by J.J. on mandolin, they inject playful moments of melodic runs before gliding into one final chorus to bring the song to a memorable finale. It’s an utterly beautiful musical experience that sees Robert Eddy make his artistic entrance via a moving sonic ode to the love of his life while putting his songwriting talent and performance panache on full display. With his alluring vocals and enduring folk sound, Robert Eddy is sure to become a beloved singer-songwriter in his own right and we can’t wait to see what else he has in store.
Listen to What I Want below
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