Celeste - Strange

Friday, continue on the singer songwriter theme, but for tonight we have a upcoming female star, winner of the BRITs Rising Star Award this year, is the alluring and talented Celeste, Brighton’s American–born British 25 year old soul singer songwriter. Earning comparisons to the likes of Amy Winehouse with her heartfelt textured vocals, her music blends soul and jazz-tinged blues over subtle R&B melodies. Suffice to say Celeste is definitely one to follow.

Today's tune "Strange" is a song by British singer and songwriter Celeste. The song was released on 4 September 2019 through Both Sides and Polydor Records. It was written by Celeste, Stephen Wrabel, and Jamie Hartman, who also produced the track. She released a live version of the song on 20 September 2019, as well as the song's music video in November 2019, see it below. The original version has been edited for radio play, therefore excluding an extra verse towards the end of the song.

"Strange" is "a tale of lost friendships and broken relationships". In the chorus, Celeste ponders: "Isn't it strange? / How people can change / From strangers to friends / Friends into lovers / And strangers again" over silky strings and a "haunting and delicate" piano melody. The song was written and recorded in Los Angeles during the 2018 California wildfires. Robin Murray from Clash noted that the damaged areas were "transformed into these hideous alien realms which Waite began to view as counterpoints to her own emotional turmoil." She told Idolator, “I began to think of all the destruction the fires caused, the loss, the isolation, people finding themselves in a situation where they have no home, no sense of familiarity,” After hearing Celeste sing "Tried to see through all the smoke," David Smyth from Evening Standard wrote, "her voice trails off close to silence, as though she isn’t quite sure of the words." Celeste commented on this statement, saying "It’s become one of my favourite songs I’ve written, because it allows me to live in the imperfections of my voice... The air was thick with smoke, which is why my voice sounds more husky than it is usually.” Modestas Mankus from Our Culture Mag wrote, "Celeste brings us a melancholic mood through a melodious voice and soft ad-like piano." I really dig her voice, along with a good glas of red she makes the evening very romantic. Enjoy!

Check this version out, holy freaking moses what a vocal feeling, Live Session - La Blogothèque



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