It sometimes happens that while wandering in the verdant labyrinth of alt-folk, one comes across sparkling jewels. This time was favoured upon us by Rachael Sage’s “I Made A Case” which is part of her recently released album “The Other Side“. This elegiac mosaic captivates not only through its smooth female vocals but also with the poignant brushstrokes of collaboration, as it showcases the venerable Howard Jones’ tender harmonies.
Rachael Sage operates as an aural painter who carefully infuses poetic sensibilities into every strum or key strike. The song flourishes like an old tale that speaks to newly kindled flames and old love letters ravaged by seasons of transformation. Her vocal delivery is smooth as silk—concealing raw emotion in the softest manner possible as a morning sun drifts through curtains.
“I Made a Case” seems to be an intimately personal conversation observed from a corner at your favorite coffee shop; familiar but privately profound. This duet has production scaffolding performances and more than that, it creates an environment full of nostalgia, soft on the ears and yet has an underlying intensity that grips you suddenly at the most unguarded moments.
Witnessing Rachael Sage’s artistic prowess here is like watching a precise ballet of sound: lyricism blends with masterful melodic arrangement and is woven in a manner that feels natural, organic yet serviceable to the overall flow of the piece held together by production choices that make you want to get absorbed in her world.
The track does not aim for bombast or radio-ready shine. Instead, it celebrates its sincere investigation of the folds of love—a thematic fabric unfurled over four minutes of audio tapestry where each note has gravity and significance.
In other words, just say “I Made A Case” sounds boring! It transcends mere satisfaction: this is about connection—among artists finding strength in their individuality to create unity, between words transcending above melody lines into secret chambers within hearts eager for music beyond being simply heard, but truly felt.
Follow Rachael Sage on Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Supported by Musosoup #SustainableCurator
