The Music and Planet Project

Hide Away by The Communal Well is the type of charming folk song that’s hard to find in today’s music landscape. Blending a unique brand of whimsical folk with just a touch of rock and roll, the artist has left us with a delightful bluegrassy tune that is easy to sing and dance to.

In the overly polished world of music of the modern day, where any imperfection can be smoothed over with a few plug-ins, it’s hard to find artists like The Communal Well that are staying true to the original tone and timbre of the instruments and voice. Starting off with just the strum of an acoustic guitar, Roger (the lead songwriter) builds a canvass of intertwining textures throughout the three and half minutes of the composition. We get a little harmonica, a little banjo plucking, a little electric guitar, and plenty of vocal harmonizing, never in an easily predictable pattern. Roger’s rich, Willie Nelson-esque vocal tone fits nicely among this tapestry of sounds, and it doesn’t feel overly produced in such a way that would degrade its authenticity.

Aside from the song’s many pleasant sonic qualities, there is a sense of idyllic whimsy in the music here. The song doesn’t take on a typical format by going from verse to chorus to verse to chorus; rather, it wanders about, with various solos and instrumental elements coming and going, the way a free spirited person might frolic through a field with no agenda at all. We’re all so accustomed to hearing songs that feel like they arrive in packaged formulas, but Hide Away takes on a more freeform style that, if you’re willing to have an open mind, feels refreshing. 

If freeform folk and Americana music is your bread and butter, The Communal Well is a great artist to add to the mix. If you don’t listen to this type of music and you’re looking for a change of style or pace, The Communal Well is a great place to start. Stream Hide Away here and follow The Communal Well for more updates.