44 Ardent is a grasp at his craft, with a novel functionality at mixing ambient soundscapes with addictive deep home grooves. His newest single “bones (sinking like stones)” is not any exception, superbly showcasing not solely his expertise, however how really particular of an artist he’s.
The vocals has a tranquil, practically blissful high quality that soothes your physique instantaneously whereas swaying percussion and tender synth melodies envelop your in a heat embrace.
“This tune was written in early 2022 when Meanjin (Brisbane) was flooding. Floods are heartbreaking instances and might be life-changing experiences for these concerned. The flood was devastating, but it surely additionally highlighted the power and resilience of our neighborhood. It’s fairly simple to lose religion in humanity generally, however in the course of the floods, everybody rallied collectively and there have been numerous folks serving to complete strangers to scrub up and transfer belongings. So, to me, I discovered that there was some magnificence in amongst all of the destruction – a silver lining, I suppose.
This tune is a little bit of a mirrored image on the feelings I used to be feeling on the time. It was initially a a lot slower, sadder tune, however over time in the course of the writing course of, I ended up rushing it up a good bit and altering the type. I suppose at its core, it’s a tune about folks coming collectively in troublesome instances. I like to suppose that most individuals are inherently good and attempting their greatest, and instances like these do assist to strengthen that perception.” ~ 44 Ardent
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