Inspired by a life on the English coast and written during the turbulent year of 2020, the song is a reminder that even when we are living through a wild storm, our hearts can be a beacon of safety. When we feel love, we feel home.
The song was recorded in two separate countries and features a lockdown collaboration with French pianist Vanessa Sanfilippo, and Birmingham’s Forbes Coleman on bass and electric guitar. Two versions of the song will be released – one with full instrumentation, and another stripped back piano version. It will be accompanied by a video with footage filmed on the island of Bali, Indonesia.
Home is the fifth single from upcoming album ‘Wish Me Away’ which will be released later in 2021. It follows single releases ‘Mother Calls’, ‘All I Am’, ‘Walk My Own Road’ and ‘Animal’ which received airplay across the UK (including BBC Introducing), Australia, USA, Canada and Germany.
lyrics
Home.. is where my heart is
Heart is now
Is where my love is
When I’m swept out with the tide
And I’m left in the deep unknown
Is when my love, keeps me afloat
Is when my soul speaks
Whispers in the winds of change
Be at one with the waves
Home.. is where my love is
As the land becomes the sky
My eyes are open wide
Is when my love keeps hope alive
Is when my soul speaks
Whispers in the wind..
I am Home
Love was here all along
In my heart, my home
Soul was here all along
In my heart, my home
I am Home
credits
from Home,
released July 8, 2021
Written & performed by Scott & Maria
Vocals - Maria Payne Vlahogiannis & Murray Scott Ferguson
Harmonium & Drums - Maria Payne Vlahogiannis
Acoustic Guitar - Murray Scott Ferguson
Piano - Vanessa Sanfilippo
Bass & Electric Guitar - Forbes Coleman
Recorded, Produced & Mastered by Forbes Coleman @Audio Beach Studios Hove / Birmingham
Artwork - Maria Payne Vlahogiannis
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