Montreal duo Young Galaxy has returned with a song for our times, an intimate commentary on current social, political and personal landscapes. “Elusive Dream” was independently released last Friday via Gorilla Vs Bear. The song marks the return of the band to its original duo of Catherine McCandless and Stephen Ramsay and features long time collaborator Dan Lissvik’s return to production duties.
On the new song, Ramsay says, “‘Elusive Dream’ was written this summer during this ongoing period of social and political tension in the world. The song addresses the fact that we feel human existence is the craziest, the most psychedelic thing there is, and yet it feels like we’re prone to squandering it all. We are hopeful, ready to fight for our beliefs and on behalf of those who have trouble fighting for themselves. Sometimes, however, we just want to take a moment to reflect, to feel the wonder and the sadness of it all at the same time. This song is about those feelings.”
The band established its independence earlier this year with the single “Stay For Real”, and continue with “Elusive Dream”. They are giving the world new music that not only reflects a distillation of all their previous work, but that marks fresh, new musical territory as well.
Hello,
I am indeed alive but probably asleep when you read this as I have been awake since 8pm yesterday. I will try to wake up at 4pm GMT, 11am EST 8am PST
Good morning!
Hello hello! Hope you’re able to get some sleep, Garf!
Garf doesn’t need no effing transatlantic flight to eff up his internal clock!
Bela Fleck (the banjo god) and his wife (name mentioned, forget) (also really good at banjo, apparently) both on q this morning. In studio (with son Juno behind the glass). 1st item on q.
—> Abigail Washburn
I get the q podcasts. Tom seemed pretty excited for Bela and Abigail.
That’s because he’s also a banjo player.
I don’t know if it’s because I missed the tribute concert broadcast, but I can’t seem to stop listening to Leonard Cohen this morning. He’s getting me through a slow day at work!
Good morning everyone!
I know this a US thing here… BUT… as a former Virginia resident, I am so happy and proud that the Democrats swept and won the governorship, attorney general, and and 11 seats in the house of delegates. Was a repudiation of Trumpism and I could just feel myself breathing a bit easier.
Hi Justin! As a current Virginia resident I’m with you! It was nice to see the Democrats do so well last night! Plus a couple of state-wide firsts (or seconds as the case may be). Virginia elected its first trans gender member to the House of Delegates, and its second African American elected official with Lieutenant Governor. Progress!
Hello all!
Garf I hope you get your sleep schedule worked out.
@justin/janet – Congrats and yay for progress!
Good day!
The Leonard Cohen tribute was great last night; I especially enjoyed Patrick Watson as well as Adam, Damien Rice and Coeur De Pirate together. k.d. was a highlight for me. I realized that two of LC’s songs are in my audio memory bank with other artists performing them better than him; Bird on a Wire has to be Aaron Neville (and brothers) and Hallelujah has to be k.d. lang
I must watch this Leonard Cohen tribute you speak of!
You and the rest of us will have to wait until Jan 3 to watch. It was audio only. Odario came on after with his show on R2 and I am pretty sure he said the performance will not be viewable until then.
Am I complimenting a drummer when I say they sound like a drum machine? I enjoyed the lyrics and vocalizations on the new Young Galaxy single but the first 3/4 of it was too stripped down for me; the dull drumming distracted me from the beautiful voice and poignant wording.
wait, do they have a drummer or is it actually a machine?
Darbar – I think the audio is available on the CBC Music app (I might be wrong about that) and I believe it will be rebroadcast on TV later in the year.
It’ll be broadcast January 3, I seem to recall.
Thanks for the info on the Leonard Cohen tribute folks. I will check out the audio.
I don’t think it generally is a compliment to a drummer to be compared to a drum machine. hehe
Maylee Todd had a new album out last Friday.
http://play.spotify.com/album/2iwPVGeBrNMnU1bE9AoY8g
And so did Ria Mae apparently.
http://play.spotify.com/album/4IM4fWhGfDEV2tstuuCi2e
Young Galaxy do use a drum machine btw.
Does that mean it’s not a compliment? Maybe it speaks more to Morgana’s hearing? I don’t know that I could tell the difference.
I just think most drummers hate drum machines. You can get some cool beats but not the feel I think.
drumming; I think there is a line between having a precise drummer and using a machine. precise is good but for me the human element is close to indispensable. if i am in the mood for electronic then there is that but usually it is a deal breaker for me.
totally off topic; i need a new bed in a big way so i’m trolling for input on terrible beds to avoid and five star reviews.
I haven’t a clue what beds are good and what aren’t. I got the only new mattress I have ever had a few years back and love it but have no idea what brand it is. I bought it off the floor at a discounted price. Good luck on your search.
Morgana – we got a pillow top mattress (I have no idea what kind) a few year ago, and while it was really comfy at first, the pouffiness of the pillow top has moved to the middle section and edges of the bed where no one sleeps. I don’t know that I would recommend one.
My sleep pattern is fine, It’s my location that is wrong.
If I was in Japan it would be 7am
What I really need to do is stop pretending I can have a nap in the afternoon.
thanks for your feedback on the bed.
my day is taking me back to the hospital lab again. off into the snow for me!
Take care morgana.
If you say so Garf. Whatever works for you. :p
Be well Morgana!
I’m off too! Chat with you tomorrow!