Almost instantly, Mariele Jankowski had me feeling all kinds of warmth on “The Queen of Wands”. The supple yet immensely expressive acoustic melody that Jankowski kickstarts the song with is immediately gripping, the kind of folk tune that feels suited for a sing-along, a listen at the campfire, or to soothe you on a cold winter night. Her vocals perfectly take you down this fantastical yet grounded narrative about love that’s pure, everlasting, and universal.
The song takes you down a tale between two tarot court cards, the Queen Of Wands and her King There’s a deftness to the tune, a subtlety and quietness that Jankowski is able to bring to life with little more than just the emotion behind her guitar and her storytelling prowess behind her writing. A magical piece of timeless folk music.