Review
CRYING ME BACK HOME
Overall Impression: Opening with a gorgeous guitar melody, Crying Me Back Home nestles in the tenderest area of the heart. This is a slow moving song destined to well up some strong emotions from all who listen. It lives in the fear, regret, and sadness a father feels for being absent to his son. It despises the selfishness and ultimately decides to make things better and go back home. While the lyrical content is intense, Crying Me Back Home is an easy listen. Featuring beautiful harmonies in the chorus, the vocals seem to come from a place of authentic love and care. They are gentle and completely moving. The final verse is one of the most emotional sections of Hartman's recent output. It is the final push that will bring tears to the eyes of many. With Crying Me Back Home, Jeff Hartman reveals a touching and completely vulnerable side to his fine musicianship.
Strongest Point(s): There are so many strong points with Crying Me Back Home. All of the pieces seem to work toward the same goal. The vocal approach, orchestration, and music all lift up the message and mood of the lyrics. The brief introduction immediately sets a tender tone, and the rest of the piece just takes off in the same direction. After listening to this song, one may feel a flurry of emotions - sadness, awe, love, etcetera. It is a sign that Jeff Hartman has created something very special with Crying Me Back Home.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Ballads and Pop will enjoy Crying Me Back Home by Jeff Hartman.
Strongest Point(s): There are so many strong points with Crying Me Back Home. All of the pieces seem to work toward the same goal. The vocal approach, orchestration, and music all lift up the message and mood of the lyrics. The brief introduction immediately sets a tender tone, and the rest of the piece just takes off in the same direction. After listening to this song, one may feel a flurry of emotions - sadness, awe, love, etcetera. It is a sign that Jeff Hartman has created something very special with Crying Me Back Home.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Ballads and Pop will enjoy Crying Me Back Home by Jeff Hartman.