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Hiraeth

from Let it all pass by Desert Life

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  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Comes in a lovely Eco wallet and includes unlimited streaming of 'Let It All Pass' via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

    Artwork by Anthony Price

    A journey into melancholy, Desert Life writes songs that explore the darker regions of the heart. With poetic lyricism and emotive arrangements, ‘Let It All Pass’' introduces a new voice to the Welsh music scene, whilst echoing the influences of Ryan Adams, Jeff Tweedy, Bon Iver and R.E.M. Their songs paint a sonic picture of life's highs and lows, the quiet moments of enlightenment, and the aching tug of loneliness.

    Let It All Pass serves as a mirror, reflecting life's fleeting moments and deeper questions, inviting listeners to reflect and feel music in the album form.

    released October 27, 2023

    Produced by Nick Swannell at Studio 49
    Recorded at Studio 49 and The Orchard

    Lyrics by Chris Swales & Brian Mackenzie
    Photos by Laura Rees
    Album art by Chris Swales & Anthony Price

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"Hiraeth", a Welsh word that is best described as 'deep longing for something, especially one's home', is a nod to R.E.M.'s "New Orleans Instrumental No. 1" on "Automatic For The People". I loved the ballsyness of having an instrumental in between the 'hits'. It made me realise how an instrumental (on an album) can neatly take the listener to different styles, yet, be an important conduit to the next song. "Hiraeth" is meant to feel uneasy. That's what, for me, longing is all about, especially when thinking about Wales, family, or home. NB: The Melodica that you here is a direct nod to 'Automatic For The People'.

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from Let it all pass, released October 27, 2023
Chris Swales - all instruments

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Desert Life Wales, UK

West Wales based Alt-folk.

Their self-released debut album “Let it all pass”, was released in October 2023

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