Isla

Henry Green slows down the tempo for his latest release and offers us a deeply relaxing gem throughout "Isla".

Recently, UK-based producer, musician, and vocalist Henry Green has beautifully showcased a side of his artistry that leans towards an organic-orientated brand of melodic house. "Isla" deviates from that and is even reminiscent of his earlier works. The slow-moving rhythm section is draped in the charm of atmospheric keys and guitars, beautifully complemented by his velvet-smooth vocal performance. In the chorus, the track is enlivened by a triumphant and soulful horn section that stands out by virtue of its contrasting nature.

When it comes to creating "Isla", Henry shares,

"Isla was originally a sample-based beat that naturally developed into a vocal-based track. The groove was always integral to the idea, along with the vocal cuts, originally from a session I did with the wonderful Andreya Triana. I built around those elements, leaning into more organic, live sounds… rich layers of trumpet, sax, and strings to juxtapose the more delicate keys and tuned percussion.

It always felt like a slight departure from my usual style, so I did find myself questioning it regularly, shifting parts around, and re-tracking elements until it felt natural. It definitely feels like this song could’ve taken so many different routes, but I finally settled on this arrangement. I love the way the drums feel, and I love the simplicity of the lyrics."

The track will be part of his upcoming album Familiarity scheduled for release on September 13th, so we're yet to experience more beauty from the talented producer/singer.