I stumbled upon this track some... 15 hours ago. Perhaps just a few minutes after I opened my eyes this morning. It wasn't more than 30 seconds in the song when I realized as soon as I get home after work and all other stuff which had to be done, I will just sit down and write about this magnificent music. So, 15 hours and few wine glasses later I can finally share this musical journey with you.

HOWQUA is the musical outlet of Australian singer/ songwriter Ben Campain. Supported by one of our favourite artists Hayden Calnin, Ben embarks on a very emotional and atmospheric journey not only music-wise, but human-wise. I realized this hours later, when I finally grasped the full picture of his lyrics. The track was my sound background at work today, so it took me a while to really pay attention to the lyrics.

I strongly recommend not only seeing the video (which was shot each day over a period of nearly 3 months), but to also read the lyrics (below). The rest is up to you, your music taste and mood :)

Love yourself... and he said

Love yourself... and she said

Love yourself... and they said

Love yourself...

These insecurities in me are seeds for negativity in my mind

They breed like little rabbits and emphasise bad habits in my life

I look into the mirror, it sends a shiver down my spine, I despise my body again

Why would they ever love me if I can't even love me, I need to fix my head.

And I need to change my mind... set

Leave all this hate behind

And I need to change my mind... set

I need to change this time

And I need to change my mindset

Leave all this hate behind

 
posted by Ivo
September 2013