RadioAirplay.com Review
The Letter
Overall Impression: A touching and gorgeous song from the new album Sage, The Letter by Jeff Hartman pulls at every single heart string. It features a strong vocal solo by Hartman, and a light orchestral accompaniment. The simple nature of the orchestration puts an emphasis on every word, and every turn of phrase. The line "Love can pass beyond the hands of time" has a terrific depth and mirrors the spaces created in the music. Hartman sings with his signature grit and expressivity. The vocal harmonies come in at just the right moments to really drive the song into the listener's heart. As the tune progresses, a gentle guitar solo warms up the sound and makes it all the more inviting. Overall, The Letter is a fantastic new song by Jeff Hartman that really showcases the emotional side of the artist.
Strongest Point(s): The lyrics are the driving force behind The Letter. The story they tell is so moving, the listener should expect to shed a few tears. The music is very cool and does a great job of creating an expansive space that uses the power of silence very effectively. This is a very special song from Jeff Hartman that listeners are sure to enjoy.
Target Audience Appeal: This is a unique song by Jeff Hartman that will appeal to fans of Adult Contemporary, Pop, and Folk.
Artist target suggestions: Eagles, Elton John, Phil Collins, Rod Stewart, William Paul McCulloch, Don Henley, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Bryan Adams, Barry Manilow, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen
Strongest Point(s): The lyrics are the driving force behind The Letter. The story they tell is so moving, the listener should expect to shed a few tears. The music is very cool and does a great job of creating an expansive space that uses the power of silence very effectively. This is a very special song from Jeff Hartman that listeners are sure to enjoy.
Target Audience Appeal: This is a unique song by Jeff Hartman that will appeal to fans of Adult Contemporary, Pop, and Folk.
Artist target suggestions: Eagles, Elton John, Phil Collins, Rod Stewart, William Paul McCulloch, Don Henley, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Bryan Adams, Barry Manilow, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen