'Tribal Man' is the latest single from Manuka, a folk singer-songwriter born into a Sikh family from East London and brought up in Leeds. This song is very unique in its structure and melody, the introduction begins with softly strummed guitar chords accompanied by a spoken word verse.
The balance between the repetitive chord pattern and verse is intriguing and keeps the listener engaged in its meditative form. As the song progresses, the vocals burst into song with Manuka's folk-inspired melodies bleeding through the chords. 'Tribal Man' prides itself on its minimalist production, and this is what accentuates its charm and hidden meaning. Manuka describes the moment "I decided to wipe the slate clean, and create my own music from writing, recording, producing, mixing, and mastering it myself." The drive to create something reflective and true to Manuka's sound is what gives this song its charm and uniqueness. 'Tribal Man' doesn't follow the trend, but rather creates its own space to invite the listener into a brief moment of reflection. You can check out the video for 'Tribal Man' in the link above or hear the song on my Spotify Reviews Playlist (link in bio).
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