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‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division

  ‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division In ‘The Journey,’ a sonic mosaic unfolds that—permeated by neon-soaked synth pads and a melody that feels like memory—is less a song than a spiritual compass. The time that relentlessly pursues us, according to ‘Time keeps chasing us every day’, is not portrayed as an enemy, but as a constant touchstone that we face with our heads held high: ‘ We won't let the rain wash us away’ . Photography, here metaphorically as a key to the past, opens doors to moments that seem long gone but live on within us. The chorus – a kind of collective mantra – describes not just a journey, but an intertwining of stories that support each other. The garden in which hopes take root becomes a symbol of what must be nurtured in order to flourish. And when ‘ our songs have lost a note or two ’, it is not a flaw, but proof of lived depth. A song that is not meant to be heard, but to be lived through – like a familiar glance at an old photo album by candlelight. b...
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"The Beautiful" by The Banquets

The Banquets

The Banquets

Roaring onto the music scene in 2019 with their rambunctious energy and unique blend of country, indie and rock, The Banquets have gone from strength to strength. From humble beginnings, supporting artists such as the South (formerly The Beautiful South) and Toyah Wilcox, as well as winning a place on the Introducing Stage at The Great British Folk Festival, they’ve recently gained the opportunity to play the famous Leeds Brudenell Social Club on a Saturday night and are rapidly building a name around the city.



The Beautiful

Inspiriert von einer Zeile eines Gedichtes von Emily Dickinson, in der es heißt: "Our summer made her light escape into the beautiful" und Gems, ihres Zeichens Leadsängerin der Band, andauerndem Kampf gegen Depressionen zeichnet die Story ein düsteres und nachdenkliches Bild, verbindet zugleich Melancholie und Enthusiasmus. Eine Sinuskurve des Lebens, mit erhöhter Frequenz.
Musikalisch wird experimentiert, String Arrangements und Effekte erzeugen Tiefe, die Bass Line, als Puls der Zeit, führt geschickt die Rhythmussektion, wo die Drums stets bereit sind zu pushen.
Wer glaubt dass hier schon Schluss ist, wird eines besseren belehrt, ein musikalisch gelungenes Experiment wird durch die Vocals in neue Sphären katapultiert um dort die Perfektion zu erlangen. Gems Performance im Zusammenspiel mit Leon, Tom Wallace und Francis Watson ein Schritt in eine andere Dimension. "The Beautiful" by The Banquets or the sound of an other Dimension.

The Banquets, Leeds


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