Irish artist Samuel Blaney returns with his sophomore single ‘Paradise’ offering another tender and intimate reflection the changing seasons. Following his debut track ‘Ember’, which beautifully captured the transition from winter to spring, ‘Paradise’ explores the shift from summer into autumn. The singer-songwriter weaves his life’s passions into this musical tapestry, connecting nature and music with grace.
Just ahead of the coldest season, the poignant single reminds listeners to enjoy the pesent moment. It’s something that Blaney describes as a “gentle holding of fine threads. A cherishing of echoes. The fading and the glowing; Autumn.”
The song’s atmospheric production envelops entangled acoustic guitar notes, soft rhythms, and gently receding strings. Samuel Blaney‘s voice conveys the romantic essence of the song, emphasizing the emotions encapsulated in the season. Interestingly, ‘Paradise’ doesn’t stand alone but is part of an extended project, which also includes the previous single, ‘Ember.’ The singer-songwriter elaborates on the process, highlighting how the songs represent a sense of imagined feelings.
As he says, “The songs are made when feeling lost. They aren’t about how I feel but how I imagine things could feel. So I made everything full, used lyrics that I might blush at for being too … romantic, feminine, intimate, loving. I was trying to light up a dark area that wasn’t responding to much else. I only got there by writing first with just my voice and then inviting in some sounds. And by making the songs in Ireland. It’s then fine to work with Adem or other folk because I already have the poems and melodies and feeling in place.”
It’s evident that Samuel Blaney‘s themes, content, textures, and lyrics are deeply rooted in nature, reflecting his experiences in the West of Ireland and California. ‘Paradise’ is a lyrical and musical reflection of autumn’s transient beauty, offering a serene and introspective listening experience that resonates with the heart.
You can also listen to ‘Paradise’ in our Folk This Way playlist.
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