Minor Gold is the Americana/Folk duo of award-winning songwriters Tracy McNeil and Dan Parsons, and they have shared their latest single “Over You.” The new track is a tribute to the late father of singer-songwriter Tracy McNeil and a reminder that some things will never have as much power as a good song. It was produced by Dan Parsons in Hamilton, Ontario, at Catherine Studios.
The session enlisted the talents of ex-pat Chris Altmann on pedal steel and drums, with Tracy and her brother Logan McNeil providing backing vocals. It shows, resulting in a stripped-down arrangement that lets the lonesome heartache and yearning of the song shine through without any overdone embellishments.
Dan Parsons does nothing short of singing his heart out, capturing the spirit of Wayne McNeil while making every note his. It tells of a great depth in the song, emotionally and with connecting the past to the present to resonate deeply within.
Minor Gold are celebrated for their skill in weaving masterful harmonies around organic arrangements, tapped from the breezy sounds of ’70s West Coast pop, the daydream-haze of ’60s folk, and the ballad power and Polaroid romance of the ’80s. “Over You” is no exception, showing the duo’s spellbinding musical connection and their ability to evoke powerful emotions through their music.
“Over You” opens with a cry that instantly takes the listener into a place reflective of nostalgic. It’s a pedal steel, so subtly woven into the melody, a major part of it, at times an underpinning layer of yearning wistfulness behind Parsons’ vocals. The backing vocals by Tracy and Logan McNeil somehow add a familial quality to it, making the song feel like a cherished memory brought to life.
Minor Gold, with “Over You,” has crafted a thing of beauty, both timeless and very respectful of Wayne McNeil’s legacy, yet standing mightily on its own to be a modern folk classic. An excellent example of how music ties generations together is through spirit and emotion, passed forward from the generation before.
Whether you have been a fan of Americana and folk for quite some time or you are just new to the genre, “Over You” by Minor Gold is just one track that should be in your playlist. It’s a track that allows you to lay back, listen, and feel the music roll over you, connecting you with understanding.
So, let’s take a moment to plunge into the world of Minor Gold and get to experience the beauty behind “Over You”—a song that will remain in the cradle of your heart long after the music has faded.
You can listen to ‘Over You’ below: