illustrative in a way that creates images across the mind; lovely work

I want to know your secrets
What lives under your skin?
Such a calm appearance
Show me cracks to gaze in
What lies in the distance you keep?
What do you hide underneath?

‘cause you paint with the same colours that I use
And you hold up a mirror 
It leaves me confused
Do you know me?

Now your mask is fading
So close I want to touch
But I am mistaken
When I look for love
You say that your heart is mechanical
Not worth bleeding for

Still you paint with the same colours that I use
And you hold up a mirror 
It leaves me confused

Don't I know you?
Don't I know you?
Under the surface I saw 
the boy that you hide in the dark
Safe on his own

Still you paint with the same colours that I use
And you hold up a mirror 
It leaves me confused
Don’t you know me?

Words and music: Maaike Siegerist
Cello: Jonathan Stabler
Voice, guitar: Maaike Siegerist
Artwork: Catherine Rudie

From my album Born Before the Wind
https://www.maaikesiegerist.com/music

Also appears on the Snowflakes VI compilation
https://atseacompilations.bandcamp.com/album/snowflakes-vi

Paint With The Same Colours

Dutch singer-songwriter Maaike Siegerist relocated to the UK to study music after an inspiring songwriting retreat in Dumfries and Galloway in 2013. Now based in Glasgow, she blends acoustic jazz, folk rock, and electronica, writing vivid, story-driven songs about travel, love, fascinating people, animals, and outer space. Her work has picked up multiple songwriting awards and praise from BBC Radio 6’s Tom Robinson for her “delicate vocal, poised production, gorgeous chord changes.”

She’s also the vocalist for Scottish prog rock band Long Earth and releases haunting and otherworldly music as Dora Lachaise.

“Maaike’s voice is butterflies-inducing.”
– Neil March, Trust the Doc

All music is available from: https://maaikesiegerist.bandcamp.com/
EPK: https://maaikesiegerist.com/epk/

Comments

Coen Janssen

Ladat

Ladat

sounds of reflection

tbone711

Gypsy Joe and the Dream Surfers

Gypsy Joe and the Dream Surfers

Gypsy Joe and the Dream Surfers

NIACIN D&B

flowermouth