sweetly selected | Jan 2024

Mind Peace

‘Nan and Pop's house’ is a nostalgic folk song reminiscing about growing up and reflecting on childhood. Day's grandparents had a big impact on Him and His Nana's kindness and love still permeates His heart as He contemplates their life. The song also wrestles with how far away the past feels and the comfort which was so present as a child. It begs the question, 'where do we now find our comfort?'. 
The folky acoustic guitar with jangly reflective electric guitar creates a mood which brings memories to life. In line with a longing for the past, the trumpet croons of a more secure time. Day reflects on the times spent at His Grandparents, being scared of the lion roar that opens up many MGM films and finding comfort in the hugs of his Nana.   
Before the completion of the track, Day’s Grandparents passed away in 2023, within 3 days of each other. “From that point in time, the song really hit differently, playing it live or listening to recorded versions of it. It emphasised the aching of my heart for my Grandparents. I had hoped to finish it sooner, but somehow this experience has given the song a new kick. It’s hard to hear without tearing up.” This deep love of family and a longing to be reconciled with them, really sums up the track for Day. “I’ve never met anyone like my Nana, she went through the wars, she went through a rough relationship, and the whole time was concerned for others, despite her situation. That’s something I long to emulate, the love and care for others above oneself, is truly inspiring and I think is the definition of love.” 
The song was put together with Day and His band; it features Ben Humphreys on the electric guitar, Ryan Svendsen on the Trumpet, Rhyan Lyndon-James on Bass and Bvs, and Dave Rajendram on the Drums. Andy Lawson at Debaser Studio is the magic behind the recording and mix while Will at King Willy Studios is the mastering engineer. Robyn Paints is credited for the beautiful artwork, created from a picture from Day's grandparents property.
Paired with the beautifully crafted song, is a music video which was shot at Day’s Grandparents with real footage of His childhood at the same location. The film features Day reminiscing at His Grandparents property, juxtaposing a home full of life via archival footage, with an empty, lifeless house. The video was shot and edited by Rhyan Lyndon-James (Day’s Bassist) and Todd Pegrum.

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Fluid as it should be
Moving beneath me
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And I am emptied
Burned 
Traced line with charcoal at the turn 
Steady as it goes goes goes
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Im a stranger
A vacant savior
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And I am emptied
Burned 
Traced line with charcoal at the turn 
Steady as it goes goes goes
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