Once Great Estate Brings Levity to Life and Death with Charming Tune “Even the Undertaker”
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The five-member Southern rock band Once Great Estate consists of a collection of gifted multi-instrumentalists and self-described “Southern misfits” led by singer, songwriter, guitarist and founder Tracey Horenbein. Their distinct sound is a riveting hodgepodge of many of the diverse styles of music making up the Americana genre.
The Tallahassee, Florida based group which formed in 2018 has established themselves as a force to reckon with in Americana circles via a number of single and EP releases as well as various live performances across the southeast U.S. This flux of activity culminated in the recent release of the group’s first album project Even the Undertaker, an 8-song compilation the features the track of today’s spotlight which goes by the same name
“Even the Undertaker” captures the essence of Once Great Estate’s signature blend of Americana style music. It’s a marvelous mixed bag sound of roots rock, folk, country, bluegrass and even elements of gospel that is driven by an unforgettable fiddle melody throughout.
As the title may suggest, “Even the Undertaker” broaches the grim subject of death, however, Once Great Estate brings a level of levity and lightheartedness to the subject with an assortment of clever and evocative lyrics brought to life with an authentically tender, down home vocal performance by Tracey.
Essentially the song touches on the fact that death is a fate we must all meet but it injects a coy scenario of what would happen upon either entering heaven or hell.
Many a fine person
Has passed these pearly gates
When my time comes
The devil will say
Heaven has to wait
Excerpt from “Even the Undertaker”: Once Great Estate
We found this whimsical twist in the song, particularly engrossing and it is just a sample of the lighthearted, almost humorous fashion in which the song proceeds. As mentioned above, Tracey’s gentle vocal delivery conveys just the right amount of expressiveness to conjure up a visual image in your mind as you listen. It’s a testament to her vocal adeptness and ear for performance. The background vocals and harmonies supplied by the band also go a long way in projecting the theme and appeal of “Even the Undertaker”
“Even the Undertaker” is available on all streaming platforms (Spotify link below). Make sure to stream this incredibly unique track and save it to your Favorites Library. Immerse yourself in the other songs on the Even the Undertaker full length album and read on below to learn more about them in the Bio and Connect sections.
Even the Undertaker
Listen to Even the Undertaker on Spotify. Once Great Estate · Song · 2021.
Connect with Once Great Estate
- Website: https://www.oncegreatestate.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oncegreatestate
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracy_at_if
- Twitter: https://www.soundcloud.com/oncegreatestate
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tracychow007
Once Great Estate Bio
Once Great Estate was formed in 2018 when singer/songwriter/guitarist Tracy Horenbein enlisted the help of four fellow multi-instrumentalists to form a band of Southern misfits. Bassist Jeffrey Chagnon, guitarist/mandolin player F. Matthew Burns, fiddle player/guitarist Christopher Ash, and drummer Steve Burke joined soon after. Although two of the members ended up being a Wyoming transplant and a New Yorker, the members’ varied and vast musical backgrounds melted together like butter on grits.
They have released an album, an EP, and 5 singles, and they perform regularly around the southeast region. Their releases have received critical acclaim, with one writer describing the band’s Americana sound as “cinematic Southern rock”.
Normally an electrified 5-piece, they occasionally perform quieter acoustic shows in more intimate listing rooms. Amped up or traditional, the heartfelt, thoughtful songwriting and musicianship comes through in each performance.
When Horenbein is not performing with Once Great Estate, she is composing ambient music under the moniker Tracy Chow. Her instrumental compositions have been featured in numerous documentaries and independent films, as well as meditation and yoga compilations. She was also featured in The Guardian magazine Folk Album of the Month for May 2021, for her solo singer-songwriter work on the Slow Movement Label’s folk compilation “Future Folk”. She also manages the Neve based recording studio Indianhead Factory in Tallahassee, Florida with her husband.
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