Darling Eye is a soulful Americana reckoning on the fleeting human experience, wrapped up with lush harmonies and an unflinching guitar motif.
As the first song on Chris Peace’s Songcraft II, Darling Eye ushers in a fresh chapter of artist collaborations and songwriting that affectionately pushes the boundaries of both genre and hegemony within the landscape of the music industry. Peace acknowledges and respects the time-honored tradition of how songs are pitched to artists, but in Songcraft, he is blazing a fresh trail.
The Songcraft concept is simple: Peace writes songs for the artists who inspire him. He then boldly pitches a freshly-composed piece directly to them, along with an invitation to collaborate and bring the song to life together.
"Each song is tailor-made for the artist's individuality and uniqueness," the Philadelphia-based songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist reveals. He says of the artists he's worked with - "they inspire me not only as a songwriter but as a musician as well."
Darling Eye features the lead vocal stylings of newcomer songstress and U.S. Army veteran, Eryn Michel, accompanied by the lilting harmonies from two of Peace’s frequent folk collaborators, Maggie Pope and Cate Monaco. "Darling Eye is a soulful blend of gentle harmony and subtle ambience," Peace says of his newest release. While he wants listeners to draw their own meaning from it, for him, "it's a steadfast mantra of hope and gratitude."