Out Now: Liredel – ‘Candles Burning’ Featuring Actor Geoff Bell
“I’d like to take the time to listen to you talk, sit quietly, leave the candles burning”
LIREDEL is the soulful songstress who takes her influence from many genres including from the old school greats such as Etta James to the most modern rock stars but it’s clear to hear the sultry jazz notes to her tone.
One night at The Libertines HQ, The Albion Rooms in Margate, seasoned, legendary actor and award winning writer/ director GEOFF BELL (from films such as The Business, RocknRoller, War Horse and many more. He also appears as the main character in The Libertines Run, Run, Run music video) heard LIREDEL performing her track ‘Candles Burning’ and he was moved to learn when talking to her that the track was inspired by her beloved grandfather.
Geoff felt this track really resonated with him personally and his experience of having an extremely close bond with his own grandparents and as such, he asked Liredel if she would be willing to record a version of the song with him appearing on guest vocals.
Liredel jumped at the chance and on Remembrance Sunday this year the pair recorded the stunning ‘Candles Burning’ remix which is due for release on the 1st December.
The ethos of the track is to serve as a reminder of ones we love and cherish who are no longer with us especially during this festive season. A sentiment we can surely all appreciate.
Musically the track is a serene and harmonious melody giving rise to an overall vintage feel to the sound. Liredel’s vocals are precise and pure, positively dripping with a velvety richness, a sound which really rivals some of the all time greats of a golden era. The addition of Geoff’s deeper vocals serve more as a compliment to Liredel’s adding another dimension and layer of emotion to the track which will surely resonate with many.
Liredel has said about the track:-
“The track is about keeping a metaphorical candle lit for those that are no longer here …..it's a beautiful song about keeping the memory flame alive for all time. Remembering the good times with loved ones and keeping a piece of them alive with you through your memories.”
The track also features Charlie Wareham on backing vocals and Timothy Midnight on drums..
The track was recorded with award winning sound engineer and producer Jason Stafford (The Libertines, Trampolene) at The Albion Rooms In Margate. Jason also arranged and composed the backing track to the song.
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