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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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A Symphony of Spirit: ‘The Albatross Song (Mellow Like)’ by E.G. Phillips

‘The Albatross Song (Mellow Like)’ by E.G. Phillips

A song to restore the reputation of one of our feathered friends who has been severely discredited by a poem - that is the aim, theme, and message of ‘The Albatross Song (Mellow Like)’, the new release from E.G. Phillips. 
The San Francisco singer and songwriter uses the metaphor of the albatross to illustrate the inevitable connection between freedom and direction in the midst of uncertainty. Just as the albatross is never truly lost because the sea is its home, so too, despite inner turmoil and fear of being broken, humans always find an inner compass when they remember their true nature. 
The constant search for freedom and the simultaneous fear of the unknown are epitomized by the image of the restless spirit and the fleeting attachment to the world. 
The lyrics challenges the listener to confront the question of whether they are able to find their place in the world and at the same time free themselves from the fear of its disintegration. With a wonderful musical arrangement (Nahuel Bronzini & Felipe Ubeda), the lyrics are embedded in cinematic sounds that are also good for surprises, evoking a mood similar to that of an albatross swaying in the wind in search of its home. 
E.G. Phillips' vocals, as always somewhere between amusement and a raised index finger, give the lyrics their depth by also allowing emotions to flow in. 
As the narrator, he becomes the captain of a ship, so to speak, that accompanies this albatross and stands by its side. 
And so, in the end, we are left with another fascinating song that inspires, is both poetically and musically convincing, and definitely belongs on every singer/songwriter playlist!




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