There’s a type of Magic that can only emerge from isolation. In Feather Light, Scott Yoder’s latest single, that magic takes flight, a tender windblown drift of sound that dances between the bittersweet notes of longing and the quiet ache of emotional distance. This single unfolds a gentle breeze carrying fragile emotions of love and loss. It’s a tender piece delicately blending sweetness with sorrow.
Feather Light was inspired by Kahil Gibran’s poetic novel Broken wings. The song channels the aching elegance of fleeting love, reflecting Gibran’s profound sensitivity through a modern musical lens. He describes his inspiration stating, “I was swept up by his way with words and it felt good to reinterpret some of that through music”. Yoder’s ability to translate such influence into a song speaks to his depth and creativity as a songwriter and his gift for emotional storytelling.
He wrote it while working on a weed farm and reading Broken Wings, a story by Lebanese-American poet Kahlil Gibran about meeting and losing a first love. With lyrics like “Flying like the bird on broken wings” and “Feather light wasn’t quite light enough,” the song paints a picture of someone feeling lost, fragile, and unsure, but still full of love.
Scott Yader is known for his theatrical style which effortlessly brings together flamboyance and introspection and he strikes a balance in Feather Light. His voice is rich, expressive and carries the song with a subtle intensity that never feels too much. Instead, his impeccable delivery draws listeners into a private, heartfelt narrative, like receiving a personal letter from the artist himself.
The production of Feather Light allows every sonic element to serve the song’s emotional care without distraction. There’s a warm glow woven through the arrangement which is felt in the track’s timeless quality. It’s melodies linger long after the song ends, simple yet profoundly affecting.
Feather Light is a glimpse into Yoder’s forthcoming album, “Lover, let me in” which he created in solitude accompanied by stray cats and his own reflection. This context adds an additional layer of intimacy and vulnerability to the Music. The album as a whole explores the theme of emotional distance and the longing to bridge that gap. With this song, Yoder shows that even in moments of sadness or feeling lost, there’s beauty — and music can help us feel less alone.
Listeners who resonate deeply with Yader’s previous single ‘Never Be Another day”, a piece hailed as an artful piece of synth-soaked magic will definitely find Feather Light as compelling despite offering a different emotional texture. While Never Be Another Day was soaked in moody ambiance, Feather Light feels sunnier, honeyed and effortlessly evokes the hazy allure of a 90’s daydream.
This track is a beautifully crafted experience from start to finish. It exemplifies the artist’s creativity to create music that resonates personally and universally. It is a soft yet powerful reminder that sometimes, the lightest memories carry the highest feelings.
As we await the full release of Lover, Let Me In this September, Feather Light offers a tantalizing glimpse of what is to come. It proves once again that Scott Yoder isn’t just making music, he’s crafting emotional experiences.
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