THE SUMMER + THE LIGHTHOUSE SONG
'Chimney's Afire' is the cry whalers of yesteryear made when they harpooned a whale and a plume of blood and water spurted out of its blowhole into the air. "It's a horrifying, brutal image, but the actual language is evocative and quite amazing," says Australian singer-songwriter, Josh Pyke of the title of his new album, the follow-up to his ARIA Award winning debut 'Memories & Dust'.
While Pyke's interest primarily lies in the language of the time rather than the act of whaling itself, references of a nautical nature flow through the album.
"I've always been interested in maritime history... my ancestors were all whalers and Navy men, so I feel some kind of pull for that kind of life and history," he says.
The Summer explores themes of melancholy induced by the waning of a once cemented relationship and in The Lighthouse Song, Pyke layers story-time finger-picking and lush strings over three dimensional lyrics that immediately and permanently resonate with the listener.
As a sneak peak to this wonderful release, please check out the video to the first single, The Lighthouse Song:
While Pyke's interest primarily lies in the language of the time rather than the act of whaling itself, references of a nautical nature flow through the album.
"I've always been interested in maritime history... my ancestors were all whalers and Navy men, so I feel some kind of pull for that kind of life and history," he says.
The Summer explores themes of melancholy induced by the waning of a once cemented relationship and in The Lighthouse Song, Pyke layers story-time finger-picking and lush strings over three dimensional lyrics that immediately and permanently resonate with the listener.
As a sneak peak to this wonderful release, please check out the video to the first single, The Lighthouse Song:
"Pyke has created a classic album you'll still be listening to in 20 years" - Album of the week - Daily Telegraph
