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Essential Melancholy

by Moira Lú

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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    12" vinyl version of my debut album 'Essential Melancholy'. Transparent smoky, each version has a unique smoky finish. Song lyrics included on inner sleeve.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Essential Melancholy via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    12" vinyl version of my debut album 'Essential Melancholy'. Classic black. Song lyrics included on inner sleeve.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Essential Melancholy via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 7 days
    edition of 200 
    Purchasable with gift card

      €24 EUR or more 

     

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      €7 EUR  or more

     

1.
Gateless 00:19
2.
Would You Mind 04:35
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It was the start of the charade I went walking in the trenches There was no rain on my parade A guess, unfortunate events Unfortunate Now would you, would you, now would you mind? If I take my time, the time to rewind? Now would you, would you, now would you mind? If I take the time to rewind? Back to the Finish line And so everything stopped making sense Fencing and finding a way around Thrills so high, no need to come down There's no more room for rules to bend Just breakage of the mold Just a sec, hold on I need a moment I need to free myself Now would you, would you, now would you mind? If I take my time, the time to rewind? Now would you, would you, now would you mind? If I take the time to rewind? Back to the Now would you, would you, now would you mind? If I take my time, the time to rewind? Now would you, would you, now would you mind? If I take the time to rewind? Back to the Finish line Take a seat, put yourself at ease If you want to, want to talk about it Take a seat, put yourself at ease If you want to, want to talk about it I’m right here Take a seat, put yourself at ease If you want to, want to talk about it
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Venus 03:16
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Cut down the barrier of your first light Let me peer inside And stay there for a while In the confusion Undressed for the occasion, yet there’s still this Shyness, like a glaze upon your skin Let me rotate with The wonders of you Wonders of you Half a hemisphere Withholding you from proceeding No justification needed But ratification to let me Orbit around You, you, you, you Ameliorated in a space that’s timeless No boundaries, but our core, enclosure Ameliorated in a space that’s timeless No boundaries, but our core, enclosure Core, enclosure Half a hemisphere Withholding you from proceeding No justification needed But ratification to let me Orbit around you Half a hemisphere Withholding you from proceeding No justification needed But ratification to let me Orbit around you Orbit around you Orbit around Let me orbit around You, you, you, you
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Cataract 02:35
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I cried ‘till I was almost blind Until it almost cut the wires of my mind See, my heart’s turning inwards I was stepping in puddles like they were oceans Throwing in pebbles with a broken focus I cried ‘till I almost lost sight Sight of my life, time out of mind Where was I? Halfway down in blue, halfway down in you All the way through, I went all in for you But were you all in for me too? I’m choosing what I’ll be losing I’m choosing what I’ll be losing And I’m pouring falling water I’m pouring falling water I’m choosing what I’ll be losing I’m choosing what I’ll be losing And I’m pouring falling water I’m pouring falling water Oh, water
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Sweet Dates 03:33
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Forecast 04:21
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Sentence 01:48
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A Wing Has Told Me 03:49
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Scavi 03:27
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Essential Melancholy 02:36
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Maybe the truth doesn't rhyme With the rhythm of time

about

Belgium-based Moira Lú (Marie Van den Bogaert) comes to terms with melancholy in her self-released debut album, 'Essential Melancholy'.

She teamed up with Jussi De Nys (Morisse Monty) for the production and mix, and with musicians Etienne Gijselinckx (bass), Martijn Van den Broek (drums, percussion), and Cedric De Lat (trumpet).
It became an album about discovering what's essential to create, to find flow and ease during times of change, but also about embracing who and where you are in the present moment. The songs are a soulful ode to the importance of mental health, and to love in its different dimensions.

Marie's go-to artists are Jamie Woon, Solange, Jordan Rakei and Joni Mitchell. She approaches her songwriting insightfully, with a profound love for vocal harmony, electric piano sounds, and lyric writing.

credits

released October 13, 2022

Words and music by Marie Van den Bogaert

Vocals, keys, and synths by Marie Van den Bogaert
Bass and Moog Synth by Etienne Gijselinckx
Drums and percussion by Martijn Van den Broek
Trumpet by Cedric De Lat
Guitar by Jussi De Nys

Recorded at Nice Recordings, Antwerp
Produced by Marie Van den Bogaert and Jussi De Nys
Mixed by Jussi de Nys
Mastered by Gert Van Hoof - Cochlea Mastering
Photography and artwork design by Naomi Verlinden
Make-up by Morgan Cosemans

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