‘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!
NenesButler - Indie Music Blog
