Trouvère and the existential emotional orbit of "Satellite" (Official Video)

 

"time is spinning too fast, so it seems so slow 'tll the good times show..."

There is something about Trouvère's indie chilled "Satellite" that feels so soothing and so exquisitely embracing. This effect cannot just be attributed to the chill swinging cadence, the psych filtered space guitar work, the two step bass dance or Dwight McGlynn's beautifully earnest and emotionally malleable vocal aesthetic asking existential questions. It might be all those things but something undefinable too, maybe having to do with the somber lyrics and the kind of 70's pop idolatry that maybe had to do with something heartfelt over tropey. A song like this feels so classic and pervasive that it could of existed back then (actually) most likely crafted by Harry Nilsson and George Harrison. Lovely stuff and an equally lovely and disarming Official Video. 

-Robb Donker Curtius 

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Relocating from upstate New York, Dwight McGlynn (Singer-songwriter), moved to Lynchburg Virginia in 2012 to study Classical Guitar. After playing in several bands, McGlynn formed Trouvére with its original members Jay Bisaga (bass), Riley Ball (drums), and Stevie Mangum (Lead E.G.). In the early stages, the group built their sound by playing numerous house shows and venues around the Lynchburg region. Growing in familiarity, the group became known as a staple band in the Lynchburg music scene. After several months of playing, the group entered the studio to record their freshman EP, St. Luna. The EP gained some traction in the area; getting online streaming as well as radio play on Charlottesville's WNRN. The group synthesized a dynamic sound that utilizes ambience with intriguing harmonic structure and transparent lyrics.

In the fall of 2017, Trouvére relocated to Morganton NC with a rotating outfit of members; Dwight McGlynn still remaining as songwriter and producer of the project. Since, when not teaching public school music, McGlynn has been writing new tunes under Trouvére and has been playing local venues around Western North Carolina. Working with Peter Brownlee out of Asheville, NC Trouvére is currently recording their second EP, to be released this fall.

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