If you're trying to imagine what a blend of Alfa Mist & Laura Misch would sound like, I've got a perfect example right here.

"Hold Me Tight" comes from UK multi-instrumentalist Emma Johnson's Gravy Boat and is inspired by love, intimacy, and a house flood. She shares the beautiful story behind it:

This song is the only one from the record that just came out fully formed. We had a house flood before Christmas and in January (2020) I was trying to write the album and practice and do a million other things. Our house was a mess, everything had got on top of me and I didn’t think I could get it all done. I was totally overwhelmed and my partner sat me down on our big spinny chair, gave me a big hug and listened to me as I let it all come tumbling out. I’ll never forget this moment and what followed it (even though I’m pretty sure that she already has). After the tears and the worries and a big hug, which is what I always need, she helped me work out where to start. The studio was full of all the stuff we’d moved upstairs to save from the water, so you could hardly get in it, and she helped me tidy it up and move stuff around so I could actually sit in there and do some writing. I wrote this tune the next day and it’s one of my favourites.

Spacey melodies, gorgeous saxophone, guitars and keys. Just the type of jazz I love. Enjoy the magnificent animation that goes with the song, too:

posted by Nasko
June 2021