Simple, supple, and expressive through and through, Mahuna delivers a performance that’s equal parts sombre and hopeful on “Underneath a Hazel Tree”. The minimalist folk tune from the Belfast based musician echoes a sense of dreaminess and an air of enchantment through Mahuna’s aching vocals alongside the ever so restrained yet keenly emotive string work. The way he sings still I see my father standing is so hauntingly beautiful, echoing the metaphorical majesty and emotional bedrock of the song. It’s a song that’s resilient and emotionally resonant on a deep deep level.
