Future of Forestry: “Traveler’s Song” (2009)
From the first installment of the ambient indie rock group’s travel-themed trilogy of six-song EPs released in 2009-2010.
Their sound at times evokes Arcade Fire, Republic Tigers and early Coldplay, with the main difference being that FOF is sometimes referred to as a Christian Alternative Rock band. This isn’t necessarily apparent at first listen, however; only on closer inspection of the lyrics does it become clear that their ethereal sound is meant to enhance a contemplative, worshipful state of mind.
Being that there are so many other bands of the moment straddling spiritual territory, this just comes across as a group with a second foot over that fence. But Future of Forestry’s music can be appreciated as either of two things: indie rock with a spiritual bent, or an atypically interesting brand of Christian rock.
Wait, stay here and have a drink of time
A drink of time
Wait, before you split yourself in two
There’s time for you
If you travel here, you will feel it all
The brightest and the darkest
If you travel here, listen to your heart
And take with you what lasts forever
Sleep, and dream a dream of when you fly
When you fly
See through traveler’s eyes once again
To love and give
If you travel here, you will feel it all
The brightest and the darkest
If you travel here, listen to your heart
And take with you what lasts forever
And if you travel here, you will feel it all
The brightest and the darkest
And if you travel here, listen to your heart
And take with you what lasts forever
Every Moment Has A Song 