Snowfield / Seth Frightening- The Raven / If This Is liberty Then Give Me Death
9/10
This self-produced split 7” clear vinyl from Wellington musicians Snowfield and Seth Frightening is a small piece of DIY perfection. Covering each others songs, the pair put a completely different spin on what are already delicate and emotional tracks, giving each song new characteristics. ‘The Raven’ performed by Snowfield, swims on a sea of twinkling keys, with Snowfield’s voice echoing underneath it like an old fashioned radio recording beaming in from the wildest parts of the Atlantic ocean. ‘If This Is Liberty Then Give Me Death’ was originally written by Snowfield about the 2007 terror raids on the East Coast of New Zealand. Seth Frightening’s take on the emotionally charged song captures the original energy beautifully, turning it into a guitar driven folk classic in the vein of Neil Young or Joni Mitchell. Using a sweet delay effect on the vocals, Seth makes the track sound dusty and weathered, before ending with what sounds like a cry for help in the form of electric guitar and banjo. It’s one of the most beautiful covers of a New Zealand track I have ever heard and is truly worth the $7 price tag.
Nick
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