Soft Sea

from Chrysalis by Great White Lies

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In Donegal, there’s a saying about being a ‘soft day’. Meaning nothing too troubling, clear skies and non-threatening weather. The sea, on the other hand, is never as predictable and the Soft Sea can turn on you with violence unforeseen. I adore this turbulent nature uncompromising and undulating, never-ending, never dwelling, ever-present. It could be a metaphor for my life to be more like the sea, react with rage and uncompromising violence then it’s over, move on and entice the world to your will by emanating calmness again.

During these covid times, reflection and self-soothing is paramount. This is my contribution to soothe, not only myself but to you.

lyrics

A soft sea
expanse of grey
Bubbling clouds
scraped from above
A knife fight of sorts
clawing out grasping
beautiful hues
shine for a few

A soft sea
expanse of grey
Bubbling clouds
scraped from above
A knife fight of thoughts
clawing out grasping
beautiful hues
shine for a few

credits

from Chrysalis, track released August 21, 2020
Siobhan Shiels - writer, singer
Daryl Martin - producer, singer
Ruth McCartney - singer
Neil Burns - singer, pianist

Engineered by Caolan Austin at Smalltown America Studios

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Great White Lies Donegal, Ireland

Sonically speaking Regina Spektor has dinner with Portishead; Great White Lies sound resides in the alley on the way back. Jazz and dark funky soul, permeate through her inventive sound.
Her music has taken them across Ireland, LA & Canada. Supported Hannah Peel. She's appeared on RTE and BBC. 'Chrysalis' listed in music critic John Loftus's top 20 Irish albums of 2019. ... more

discography

Chrysalis

Nov 2019
Run Run (Mr. Bonobo Slow Mix)

Nov 2019
Run Run

Oct 2019
Fear

Jun 2019
Red

May 2018
Near & Far

Dec 2017
Sunday Shapes

Jul 2017
Great White Lies E.P.

Sep 2014

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