by Candice Marshall
Just as eloquently beautiful and consistent with their last album, 'Winter to Summer', Canadian band REND has just dropped their brand new single release 'Skin and Bones' today and it is every bit of quality that this award winning band's fans have come to expect: absolute brilliance! At first, it sounded like a love song to me and certainly, for the purposes of the lyrics, it could be. However, after listening a few times, I interpret the song as: speaking about ones belief in a higher power and protection from that power in a world of people whose egos have consumed them. (Thus the title of the song)
Frontwoman Carol -Lynne Quinn leads the band in a very lyrically powerful composition that talks about one looking past the surface of an individual and taking a deeper look within the beauty of their soul: lyrics like 'Everyone else is just skin and bones, but if I look close you're heart and soul, if I breathe you in, you make my head spin' specifically portrays this idealistic thought. The song throughout is ones reminder of staying focused on the positive and to always surround yourself in faith. This is a remarkable piece which reminds us to stop, take a moment in our busy lives and schedules, and remember the essence of who we are and how we can maintain a positive outlook in a sometimes superficial world. POWERFUL STUFF!
There is also a beautifully crafted lyric video (see below) which launched alongside the single release today and is also congruent with the branding REND has created. It is a must watch, even before listening to the song on it's own as it is very well orchestrated yet simple with thematic black and white tones throughout, almost like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, they belong together.
Instrumentally, Bassist Jeff Quinn, Electric Guitarist Steve Roe, and Drummer Jordan Dempster have created poetic justice in conjunction with Quinn's' lyrics that create a true alternative sound conducive to their previous album. I have personally seen this band perform live and nothing is done in half measures: their sound is always a powerhouse round-kick punch with strong vocals, extremely talented instrumentals, and true to their original recordings. What you see is what you get from REND and it is always GOLD.
Well Done!
CA Marshall | Editor
Starlight Music Chronicles
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