Derek Lee Goodreid’s “Lost & Alone Again” is a touching tribute to his late grandmother, an important figure in his life who introduced him to the music of legends like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. The song was born out of the grief he felt when he was unable to attend her funeral, and the comforting power of music during times of sadness. With a gentle acoustic sound and soulful vocals, the song has a poignant quality that is both dark and morose while still being innately beautiful. “Lost & Alone Again” showcases the healing power of music, and is a fitting tribute to his grandmother’s influence on his life.
It’s a stirring piece of acoustic folk music that will resonate with anyone who has experienced loss and found solace in the power of music as a form and method for remembrance and wistfulness. Thriving in the sheer minimalism of its arrangement, Goodreid puts up a performance that’s bound to tear at your heartstrings.