Orba Squara Reach Parts Other Bands Fail To Reach
I’ve not had that great a day, today. For a start, it’s Monday. The sun didn’t come out and it’s been dull and grey here in south London. More leaves are falling off trees and the wind’s picked up.
The only thing that made me smile was the Leave Britney Alone video, which was an ‘and finally’ on the evening news.
I didn’t even call Mum. I can’t even manage to muster fake cheeriness.
*sigh*
What do you listen to on a day like this? I went straight for comfort and started with Radiohead. Can’t go wrong with old favourites. Then, out of curiosity, I picked up Orba Squara’s new album, Sunshyness. I only had to hear the opening bars of the first track to know this was exactly what I needed right now.
The music is acoustic folk, quietly upbeat and cheerful, but not aggressively so. It’s cajoling and encouraging. And kind. Kind is the right word for it. Soothing, adorable little bells, acoustic guitars and friendly voices make 31 minutes fly by far too fast. Someone’s having fun with maracas, and someone else is very good with the ukulele. If you’re familiar with freak-folk, you’ll recognise some influences, such as Sufjan Stevens, The Polyphonic Spree, and Feist but if not, not to worry, they’re subtly used and won’t interfere with your enjoyment.
Music to drift off to, to daydream to, to curl up on the sofa with a blanket and a book to.
Ho hum.
Have you seen the new iPhone ads yet? The music is from this album. It’s the track called Perfect Timing (This Morning). Ah, now that rings a bell. Correct me if I’m wrong, but they delayed the release of this album till Apple gave them permission. They were waiting on the ads going out.
Not important. Doesn’t make a blind bit of difference to me. They made my Monday better and that’s all I care about.
Time to head back to the sofa. Think I’ll have another rooibos tea.
Orba Squara – Perfect Timing (This Morning)