‘When I’m Gone’ is an introspective indie-folk ballad that catches the ears with grace.
The banjo fingerpicking, the harmonica, the soft percussion, everything about ‘When I’m Gone’ shows tender country-influenced folk beauty. Building onto this, the vocals follow suit with a nice country bend but a folk softness. This is such a well-done and somber blend of both genres. Lyrically, it explores the idea that what we have is this moment, and even though the world may be dark and confusing at times, this moment is enough to have hope for.
Ryland Moranz is a Lethbridge, Canada-based multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter who puts so much emotion into every creation. His goal is to help others find an understanding of the good and bad parts of the world through sharing his own stories and those of others. Currently, he’s working on “Better/Worse”, an album that’s planned to release later this year. Let’s see where his exploration of emotion and living takes him and his listeners from here!
Written by Sage Plapp
FOLLOW RYLAND MORANZ:
Check out our playlist with this and other folk-inspired tunes!
