An instantly gripping guitar-driven anthem, Michael Fordays’s ‘Here at the Gates’ showcases a distinct songwriting approach that’s spread across catchy melodies and eccentric chord changes with subtle time twists. ‘Here at the Gates’ is a song that immediately stands out.
Based in Los Angeles, Michael Fordays is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has fell head over heels for the electric guitar when he was just a schoolboy. He played across the United States with his rock band Mind Over Four, who have put out 6 independent records, which gave him experience that he continues to pour over all his music endeavors to this day.
One of those endeavors is today’s single ‘Here at the Gates’. The song, written about ends and new beginnings, is an alternative rock display of Michael Fordays’s vocal and riffing abilities. The song’s unusual chord sequence and chopped-up harmonic rhythm make for a listen that’s off-kilter, remaining engaging and interesting throughout. Done in typical West Coast fashion, the song’s grunge roots are clear to see. In the wailing guitar solo, brooding vocal harmonies, and thick overdriven riffs, double-tracked to perfection, ‘Here at the Gates’ is a song with tons of character.
A charismatic release from a talented songwriter, ‘Here at the Gates’ is an entertaining song that moves forward with an exceptionally confident pace. Immediately pulling.
