- 2024-06-04
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MUSIC
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Etienne Siew Releases New Song “Leviathan”
Vancouver-based folk singer-songwriter Etienne Siew released a new song “Leviathan” on May 31, 2024.
The song is about the battle for hope, dedicated to the people who have suffered catastrophic loss, in the wake of the wildfires that continue to sweep across North America.
The track is the second single off of his upcoming debut album “Chasing Dreams”, which is set to be released on June 20, 2024.
It was written by Etienne Siew and produced by David Ziehr.
“This is a heartfelt message to the communities of Lytton, Monte Lake and Ashcroft who fought as best they could, while awaiting help from the brave and selfless fire response teams,” Etienne Siew said of the song. “After visiting friends who had been affected, witnessing mountains reduced to ash, and hearing stories of the community's strength in the face of disaster, I was compelled to write this song. I hired an artist from Ashcroft to create the piece for the single art, as I wanted a personal connection to the people there and to help someone specifically from one of the affected areas.”- He shared on social media, “This song is packed with emotion and is an anthem of hope, inspired by the monstrous wildfires of Lytton, Monte Lake and Ashcroft which swept the interior and destroyed everything in their path. I was in disbelief, seeing the aftermath of the fires and so deeply moved by the resilience of the community as they awaited help, that I decided to write this piece. It was very important to me that I found an artist to create a graphic from one of the affected areas, to shine a light on their work and to connect to the area. Julia Hedge brought the piece to life with her incredible skill as a painter. My hope is that this song offers something to the people who have lost so much in the wake of disaster.”
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Background photo by Matt Mayer - source : Apple Music
