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I don't normally do music reviews, or much talk about the music I even listen to, for that matter. However, one of my favorite artists released a collaboration EP with the yMusic Ensemble. That artist would be The Tallest Man on Earth (TTMoE). Obviously, he is not literally the tallest man on earth, but that is the pseudonym he goes by. When I first starting listening to his music around 2010, it was a fresh sound for me. His style is very...raw. Many of the people I've introduced him to could not get past his voice. He sings in a very raw, scratchy style in what I would describe as modern folk music; this is not to be confused with indie folk. Almost all of his albums are him with an acoustic guitar, recording wherever he sees fit, often outside so you can hear birds and bugs in the background.

The Tallest Man on Earth with yMusic

The EP that came out in late July is fantastic. It combines the pastoral qualities I love about TTMoE, and adding in classical chamber ensemble music mixed in. Having that most the songs on the EP are available on one of his other albums helps make a nice comparison. If you're new to TTMoE, this EP might be a nice way to ease into his style.

As the weather begins to cool down here in Cleveland, I have a feeling I'll be listening to a lot more TTMoE as my autumn artist of choice.

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You can buy a digital copy or preorder a vinyl from the TTMoE website. You can also stream it from a variety of services.

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You can also stream it right from soundcloud below.