Pale Grey - “Lucie”
From Liege, Belgium, indie band Pale Grey have just released “Lucie,” the opening track of their new EP, Reach the Shore.
“Lucie” first caught our attention with its raw and reverberating guitar, strumming a descending chord progression atop some ambient keys. Form there, the vocal performance emerges, meticulously double-tracked and akin to the early work of Bon Iver. And for those of you who’ve embarked on the adventure of parenthood, the subject matter will hit quite wonderfully, as the lyrics reveal a deeply emotional reflection on this particular life-altering experience.
Between the fear and absolute awe of becoming responsible for the welfare of another living being, a delightful vocal harmony appears over the refrain, with the tones of a swelling pipe organ filling in the cracks of the soundscape. At midpoint, a gentle lo-fi rhythm is deployed, adding some depth and momentum to the back half of the song as the lyrical hook repeats: “You were mine, like the moonlight…”
At the peak of the track’s crescendo, some otherworldly and atmospheric swells of effected guitar saturate any remaining space in the production. “Lucie” allows listeners to immerse themselves in the doubts and fears of becoming a parent, ultimately finding resolve in the safety of unconditional love. The song is now available everywhere you get your music and you can connect with Pale Grey here: Instagram | Spotify | Facebook | Bandcamp
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