Drew Harakal – Kate
Drew Harakal has been the professional keyboard player in the touring band and in the studio with Cody Jinks for a number of years, along the way supplying musical contributions to Third Eye Blind, James Cameron, and other projects as well. On his recently released two-song EP, Kate, Drew steps into the limelight, playing guitar and showcasing his own songcraft, the results of which are quite beautiful.
Soft, thoughtful acoustic guitar playing with Drew’s vocals that express an authenticity with an emotional style that’s masculine and vulnerable at once, the first song “Cardinals” is just lovely:
“The cardinals came out today
I just thought that you would like to know
The tattoo on your shoulder told me so
I admit I guess I was wrong
I thought that they’d return the fall
Just like how I thought you’d fall in love with me
Aggressive little bright red bird
Singing songs I’d never heard
Like I don’t love you and I never will
But for some reason I think of you still
Like when the cardinals came out today.”
Listen with a lump in your throat to the declarations of managing loss and missing someone. And then there’s “Kate,” and the self reflection, soul searching, and gently sorrowful playing continues.
“Ain’t it just a shame that I penned this tune
On the same guitar that I played when I claimed I loved you
I guess you must’ve liked it cus you smiled right on cue
Except now I’m sweeping up the dust left in your rear view
So let me down or let me go
either way just let me know
Kate I wish you well from a little further down that road.”
Both of these songs are potently promising for his forthcoming album – stay tuned for that, as it’s slated for release in the next few months. Yes, the EP leaves you wanting more. Drew has a real acumen for painting lyrical scenes that tug at your heart. You can look up more information and find the music here: https://www.drewharakal.com/biolink
