Saviour is the second song to feature here from London, England-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Art Block. I learnt about Art Block and his White Horses EP at Jeff’s blog: Eclectic Music Lover. His blog is dedicated to mostly new music releases and on occasion has personal connections with the artists he features. I agree with Jeff that Art Block has deeply affecting vocals and his music is a ‘haunting brand of alternative folk, characterized by stirring melodies, captivating arrangements and gorgeous instrumentation built around his poetic, deeply moving lyrics‘. Today’s featured track Saviour is no exception. Over to Jeff:
….The first track “Saviour” speaks of a relationship that saved him at first, but ultimately ended because of the hurt and pain they inflicted on each other: “It was a travesty. Unjust unliberty. Hurting those around you. Building walls between ourselves. We knocked our brains out cold. Drank from the cup untold. Floored by passion and the drink. Makes us do what we don’t think. You were a precious stone. Now I am all alone. I’m fading, yeah I’m fading. We dug our grave too soon.” It’s a melancholy but lovely song, highlighted by Art Block’s stunning piano and Sandra Brus’ mournful violin.
Jeff has reviewed Art Block‘s music at least four times, so I point y’all to his outstanding blog if you would like to learn and hear more by Art Block including his breathtaking single The Basement which Jeff recalls is his most successful single having streamed over 350,000 times on Spotify alone. Rest assured that song will feature here when we get to the ‘T”s in the music library project.
Reference:
1. ART BLOCK – “White Horses EP” – Eclectic Music Lover
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Once again I thank you for sharing a song I reviewed, and for your generous words Matt. I so appreciate all your support.
You are welcome because it’s the least I can do. I always feel I should be more grateful for your recommendations which send me down these cool rabbit holes.
I first heard about Art Block on Jeff’s blog as well. While I’ve yet to further explore him, what stayed with me are Block’s incredible vocals. They draw you in right away. It’s a very neat quality to have for a music artist.
Yes, his vocals run deep and leave an indelible mark. I think I have mentioned before how I’m also impressed with another vocalist called Josh Coyne from the group ‘Chief Springs’ which Jeff wrote about, who blew me away and continues to do so. Their song ‘Elastic’ I consider one of the best post 2020 music outputs I have heard. Yet YT shows just 92 views in 1 year. Sometimes you wonder if Edgar Allen Poe was onto something when he said ‘All that we and seem are just dreams within a dream’.
If you did previously mention Josh Coyne and Chief Springs, please forgive my bad memory. I just listened to “Elastic” and like that song!
That song gets better upon repeated listens. I’m glad you liked it.
‘The time to take time, to take time’
Those are some lyrics right there lol