Live - The River
Live has just released the first single from their new album Songs from Black Mountain - called The River. Its from a similar vein to Heaven from Birds of Prey. And on first (and second, and third) listening, I love it. Ok, admittedly, its a little "poppy", even for Live, but its what I look for in a good pop/rock song.
What I love about Live, is the way they weave feelgood spirituality into their music, but not overtly. There are no sectarian religious rants - just an honest and open celebration of the human spirit. I love the use of imagery - in lyrics and in their video clips, that juxtapose profound metaphors with the simplicity of everyday imagery (... I think I just did my yr12 English teacher proud!). If God gave rock and roll to you, then Live are truly his disciples.
Live is one of those bands that marries thoughful, poetic lyrics with just the right musical style. The River, much like Heaven, Run to the Water, Stood up for Love and Dolphins Cry, is an uplifting and positive song, typifying the more mature Opus of LIVE.
What I love about Live, is the way they weave feelgood spirituality into their music, but not overtly. There are no sectarian religious rants - just an honest and open celebration of the human spirit. I love the use of imagery - in lyrics and in their video clips, that juxtapose profound metaphors with the simplicity of everyday imagery (... I think I just did my yr12 English teacher proud!). If God gave rock and roll to you, then Live are truly his disciples.
Live is one of those bands that marries thoughful, poetic lyrics with just the right musical style. The River, much like Heaven, Run to the Water, Stood up for Love and Dolphins Cry, is an uplifting and positive song, typifying the more mature Opus of LIVE.
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