John Dorsch’s highly anticipated release “Elevation” has finally arrived and it’s everything fans could have hoped for and more. Across fifteen beautiful tracks, Dorsch combines his impressive fingerstyle guitar playing and a diverse range of musical styles to create an album that is sure to win hearts and ears alike.
Dorsch’s masterful guitar playing is on full display throughout the album, from melodic electric guitar on tracks such as “Nothing to Lose” and “Farewell Beautiful” to Dreamy textures on the album’s closer “Down at the Lake”. His vocal harmonies, in combination with those of his wife Dani, give the album an emotive quality that adds to the album’s depth and range.
The album offers a variety of styles, from folk to rock to pop, and is a true exploration of melody and texture. “Dragonfly” is a living and breathing track with an ornate beauty surrounding it, while “Passage to Perth” is a choppy and steady mid-tempo number that creates a sense of place.
John Dorsch has created something truly special with Elevation. It’s a wonderful example of tasteful composition and skillful playing, and is sure to be a favorite amongst listeners of all genres.
