‘To Fly so Low’ by Leo Disanto is a 12-track folk album that moves through reflections and moods that ebb towards calm and rise towards something a bit more energetic. Each song’s lyrics that reflect on deeper themes with simple lines, giving the listener this sense of depth through every verse and chorus.
The songs weave stories that feel like more than what meets the ear on first listen.
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‘To Fly so Low’: Track-by-Track
‘To Fly so Low’: ‘The Blue Dream’- ‘To Fly so Low’
The album begins the with dark, twang of a guitar, setting the scene for the rest of our journey with ‘My Blue Dream’. The lyrics feel dream-like and poetic, giving the listener this sense of distant loneliness. Horns join in by the song’s mid-point, adding this pep to the track.
‘The Blue Heron’ brings in strings and a guitar with a slightly different but calm timbre. The strings on the song seem to lilt through the track, dueting with and even interrupting our narrator before a female voice harmonises with them. The soundscape and lyrics feel like they’re tugging at the narrator, almost forcing them to pick a side.
“…Well, I’m not quiet alright, but I’ll probably be there any minute now…”.
‘The Dizziest Train’ introduces the banjo and harmonica, strings and guitar all creating this bright mood through the track. The pacing on the track builds and builds with pacing, feeling like a furious whirlwind on the wind.
‘Strange Bird’ brings in this slower acoustic guitar melody that feels almost like whiplash after the last song. Its lyrics speak of a heartbreak that seems almost inevitable, with distant breaking the narrator and their love apart. The most poignant line in the entire track comes when our narrator brings up Alcatraz prison.
“…Alcatraz is an old Spanish word for strange birds, it’s true…
…Maybe on some cold shore, someone will name a prison after you…”.
The two-part gut punch that is ‘To Fly so Low (Approach)’ & ‘To Fly so Low’ is led by the first tracks build that teases the second’s opening guitar melody. In the second, the guitar melodies cascade into a swing-like melody, while the narrator talks about an experience with someone that feels once-in-a-lifetime. This with rhythms and harmonies to back them up.
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‘To Fly so Low’: ‘Broken Old Men Walking Broken Old Dogs’- ‘Killing Snakes’
‘Broken Old Men Walking Broken Old Dogs’ seems to be a touching reflection on old age, that feels visceral and deep. The guitar melody on the track feels almost solemn while our narrator makes an observation that digs deep into the mood and psyche of growing older.
‘The Devil I Don’t’ picks up the pace, with a lively electric guitar and soundscape. The track captures a rebellious spirit that’s getting tired of running. A persona that seems to spit in the face of danger and is indifferent to consequence. Its lively drive contrasts the last song’s slowness almost perfectly.
A vibe that’s been bouncing throughout the album.
‘Killing Snakes’ is a track led by guitars and observations. Its lyrics feel like a cautionary tale of sorts, or rather a reflection on a relationship as it surges through its highs and lows.
“…I’m learning but old habits are so hard to break…
…Maybe someday I’ll work it out somehow…I haven’t yet…”.
The narrator compares their progress during this experience as one that feels slow.
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‘To Fly so Low’: ‘Out Go The Lights’- ‘Come and Stay Awhile’
‘Out Go The Lights’ is a bit of a darker, moodier track with lyrics that seem like an allegory for burnout. Its horns and harmonies add to this mood while the describe what seems to be a downward spiral.
“…Hours slaving for something that you hate…
…You’re looking for a remedy for the pain…”.
The track is also percussion-led, which adds to its moody air.
‘All of the Time’ is a short, piano-led interlude that captures the fleeting nature of life, which also seems to be the message that lies at the core of the album’s observations and message.
“…Would all the regrets you hadn’t noticed yet,
Too many to count on your fingers and toes,
Still hurt so bad if you thought you had all of the time in the world?…”.
‘Come on and Stay Awhile’ melds all the tones and moods from the last 11 tracks to create this off-kelter yet uplifting mood to close out the album. Guitars and horns come together to create this playful mood that feels like a step-up from the mood of the first song, still calm but elsewhere.
“…We’re so weird, we’re so strange…”.
The track acknowledges every emotion and feeling, while giving each a space to be and to be reflected upon.
‘To Fly so Low’ by Leo Disanto takes us on a journey that feels equal parts reflective, calm and even a bit like a rollercoaster. Every bit of reflection in the lyrics felt simple enough to digest and reflect on, like a mirror was being pointed our way and we were being asked to peer in. Face ourselves head-on.
The Artist
Leo Disanto is “a song and story man”, “a compulsive adventurer” from rural Pennsylvania who’s existential mission is “to inspire and be inspired”. He’s known for his imaginative songwriting, powerful singing voice and captivating singing voice.
Listen to his album ‘To Fly so Low’ here:
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