LA-based artist David Franklin Courtright wears many hats – singer, songwriter, musician, poet, writer, and surprisingly, baker too. His latest slow-burn track "in a garden of love" comes from his upcoming debut LP, Brutal Tenderness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nuJ51DZak8
This soaring yet reflective piece carries a distinctly brooding core. It’s a tender look back at a relationship’s gradual dissolution, wrapped in poetic songwriting that feels both raw and refined.
The inspiration? Something deeply personal. Speaking about the track, Courtright explains, "It was born out of something my former partner said about how love is a garden, and it must be tended to otherwise it dies or becomes ovgrown." That metaphor really hits different, doesn’t it?
The song offers an enticing glimpse into what promises to be an emotional rollercoaster of an album. Brutal Tenderness apparently spans the full spectrum – tenderness and joy dancing alongside sadness, loss, and fear.
Courtright seems poised to craft something special here. A thoughtful yet serene soundscape that manages to feel both intimate and universally resonant. Can’t wait to see how the full album unfolds.
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