Gregory M. Hurley — “Seafoam” | Album Review by Bucket List Music UK
Music is such a beautiful thing. And I’ve said that before in other reviews. Sometimes you’re born with such passion for it, that no matter what happens in life, it will always be there with you. But when you have the privilege of writing reviews about indie artists, it’s impossible to describe how beautiful it is to get a glimpse into their passion. And it reminds me of how music connects people, dreams, passion — and connects all of us.
Gregory Hurley is a man with a passion for music. His debut album “Seafoam” was born in his home studio, where, much like another amazing artist — Ghostly Beard — Gregory recording the entire album by himself. Trust me, with this knowledge, you will listen to the album in a whole new way. Every note was carefully composed, and I can only imagine how complex it must be to record every aspect of an album. There is so much love and dedication built in here.
This is an artist that made sure he was always in touch with music — ever since he got his first guitar from his brother, Gregory has been playing music. Even when he couldn’t play full-time, he made sure to fit music into his life every opportunity he had. And through his lyrics, he reminds us to never give up our dreams!
The album kicks off with “Be with You” — and you can instantly feel Gregory’s classic rock influence. The mood created by a perfect guitar slider opens the door for a chorus that is complemented by almost “ghost notes” on the keyboard, filling the gaps so beautifully that you can listen how every aspect of this son g is orchestrated. And, I should also say that his use of very short pauses just after the chorus reminds me of some of the music from the 70s.
