Rising Irish indie-folk band Kingfishr have today released their ‘EP: Live From Doonane’, containing live, stripped back versions of singles ‘Headlands’, ‘Caroline’, ‘Anyway’ and ‘Heart In The Water.’ Listen here
Speaking on the release of the EP, Kingfishr said “We recorded these tracks in the kitchen at home. It felt about as true as we could possibly make it. No fluff, no tricks, just the three of us sat in the kitchen playing them back to back, with plenty of tea in between takes. Improper, heartfelt bits and pieces, very much like ourselves.”
The EP opens with the beautifully cinematic ‘Headlands’, a song “about conflict and to a lesser extent, greed.” The stripped back nature of this version allows the low burr of Eddie’s vocals to feel all the more prominent, alongside the steady picking of the acoustic guitar and banjo.
The second track on the EP is ‘Caroline’, is inspired by Eddie’s love of Irish poet Seamus Heaney, the song sees him take a poignant look back over a past relationship, citing a “combination of hubris and impulsivity” as the sole reason for walking away. There is an endearing vulnerability to the lyrics as he reminisces about “the girl that got away”, with a defiant slice of introspection.
The original recording of third track ‘Anyway’ opens with a dramatic burst of synths and layered vocals. For this acoustic version, the resolute quality of Eddie’s vocals matching the determined beat and sharp pluck of the banjo, creates a feeling of equally grand proportions, but in a softer, more melodic way to the original.
The EP closes with ‘Heart In The Water’, a paean to the fleeting nature of life, a song that calls to that instinct in all of us to take a chance before it’s too late. The track effortlessly combines elements of traditional folk music with lush textures and compelling, honest lyricism.
Kingfishr’s music is hugely cinematic, they pride themselves on deep textures and a grand sonic atmospheric nature, with influences ranging from Hanz Zimmer to Ben Howard.
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