Alex Krawcyzk sings with dignity on the adventurous ode of “Rhythm of the Road.” She keeps the work down to the essentials. Clocking in at a brisk two minutes, the song’s spry tempo feels reassuring. Word choice goes for this peaceful demeanor, nicely matched by the energy on display. Melodies offer a gentleness, a lovely aural caress. She lets the listener fully explore her little corner of the universe by letting things be stripped down. Letting the song cascade feels beautiful, liberating even.

 

Whispered words introduce the work. From there, everything comes into bloom. A hint of the psychedelic enters the mantra, for she ensures that the balance struck in the first moment carries on through the entire piece. She has strength in her work, which comes from keeping things quiet. Something is to be said about an artist turning down their piece’s volume to allow this sense of awe to reverberate. Especially when so many folk musicians feel the need to go big and grand, it is doubly refreshing that the hushed tones she trades in are pretty beautiful. Little chords shift in subtle yet significant ways. For the final stretch, the piece does lift a bit, becoming more active while retaining that level of restraint that makes the song just something a little special.

“Rhythm of the Road” has a pretty disposition, allowing the right level of detail mixed with Alex Krawcyzk’s undeniably heartfelt solid vocals.