Listen Up: The Foreign Landers “Smell the Rose”

Like (I assume) many of your reading this, you are fans of David Benedict and his massive contributions to the mandolin community. With him stepping away from his decade logn run of Mandolin Mondays to focus on other content and also his other musical projects, I am still tuning into this Youtube channel every time I get a little ping to let me know he has something new up.

Cue me coming across the new Foreign Landers song “Smell the Rose” via a video David posted titled “Is this the best mandolin solo I’ve ever played?”

This new tune has echoes and faint whisps of early Nickelcreek, with its ethereal and flowing nature. The song, the instrumental, just float in an airy and gorgeous light. The harmonies underpining an creating a wonderful landscape that ebbs and flows. The arrangement really pulling you in and dancing around your head.

And while, it is true that its a heck of a mandolin solo, its Tabitha Benedict’s vocal that steals the show for me. She just has one of those voices that is at the same seemingly effortless, but wildly impressive. While listening, you are engulfed in just how delicate but strong it can be in tandem. A true gift.

Check out the new tune below and keep an eye on them as new music and gigs come up…