Such a poised song, such a poignant theme. As the title perhaps suggests, this latest song from this Scottish-Portuguese duo takes a look at where we, humanity in general, are heading, and it isn’t hard to look at where we are today and, if we don’t change course, envisage a dark demise in our not-too-distant future.
But even with such a stark warning at the heart of their song, Forgotten Garden doesn’t opt for histrionics and hysteria; instead, it lays out a clear, level-headed picture of where we are and where we may be heading. The gentlest reminders, a resigned outlook, and the juxtaposition of tumultuous imagery with gorgeously understated sounds make it feel even more powerful.
The music washes serenely along, the vocals ebbing and flowing on imploring sonic tides, guitars merely swirling and swooning and sighing, basslines become melodic undercurrents, and the whole song is a soft embrace as Inês’s gorgeously, seductively vocals pull you into the sonic swell and under the waves.
Less a protest song, more a prophecy, ‘Civilisation’ is even more chilling for the feeling of calm acceptance that runs through it: no wailing and gnashing of teeth, no rabble-rousing or riotous rhetoric, just a scenario being offered to the calmest and most considered of sounds.
How can you not love this song? How can you not heed the message? How can you not hope that they are wrong?
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