Astra Forward – There, There, Here Is Here (2022)
Bringing us intimate music about the power of human connection and enchantment of nature, singer-songwriter Astra Forward can send your soul soaring with her sound. Already an established professional having toured across Europe as a solo artist, as well as performing with indie-folk band Diagrams, Astra Forward is building a loyal global following. Come with us as we delve into her solo discography and look at the latest single ‘There, There, Here Is Here’.
A collaboration with musician and artist Pascal Colman, ‘There, There, Here Is Here’ is Astra Forward’s sophomore single. Retaining the whimsical ambience of ‘Be My Friend’, ‘There, There, Here Is Here’ sends you twirling about in a sonic forest. Recorded in a church in the heart of the countryside, Colman and Astra Forward amplify the vulnerability of the minimalist soundscape. The avant-garde obscurity of the track truly reaches into your soul and squeezes until you are gasping for breath.
While the single has a charming elegance to its sound, it is filled with an expression of loneliness and ethereal angst. Astra Forward explains that “…this song was written for me, not by me…because when my world collapsed ‘There, There, Here Is Here’ was what I needed to hear.” Connecting with her audiences on a surreal dimension, Astra Forward’s music has an intense intimacy that captures your heart and sends chills down your spine.
The interesting thing about ‘There, There, Here Is Here’ is not only the soulfulness of the song but the concept and profound message. Yes, the track exposes human fragility with loss and despair; however, there is a sense of empowerment and hopefulness throughout. Astra Forward described the track as a medicine to deal with her desperate situation – a sonic catharsis and saviour if you will. Her hope is that music connects with audiences “…so it can be your medicine too.”
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