Here is a video I made for ‘Within’, off my upcoming record of the same
name. The footage was shot in the Chicago and Dublin. This song is about
finding strength within yourself and caring for yourself when you feel
alone in the universe. I hope it comforts you during this dreary
evening.
Today I hiked through Djouce woods, just me, my camera and sketch pad. I cannot recommend this spot more. I feel completely recharged after soaking up all of those beautiful greens, yellows and blues. I didn’t bring a map, which admittedly was dangerous and stupid, but I manage to stumble across several miniature waterfalls, a pond, many large acres of forest and the real treat of the day, a (literally) breathtaking view of Powerscourt waterfall.
I had the place pretty much to myself, bar two horses and one or two cyclists. Doing this solitary hike reminded me of the sheer awesomeness of nature and the beauty that exists not 40 minutes from my daily, often deflating routine. It reminded me that there’s more to the world than human problems.
Life is a bitch, which is why I appreciate deeply the chance to escape it and feel like a creature whom is apart of this earth, not a cog in a sad machine. At the first waterfall I came across, I sat for a few minutes and listened and watched it and my mind totally drifted away from all my fears, stresses, worries and sadnesses. I felt completely blissful and protected by the sublime beauty of that moment. I needed it. It reminded me that the world is beautiful and worth living in and that I can find peace within myself and in the world, even when it’s just me, struggling up that hill with my load weighing me down, at the end I can find peace and appreciate it entirely for myself, a moment just for me. I’m grateful to be reminded of that today.
Here’s the first new song for my new project. Hoping to record this well at some stage.
This Saturday I’ll be playing it live for the first time here.
Upcoming gigs:
With Luxury Mollusc, 9th May, Tenterhooks, Cork Street
Berry Feast, Vienna: 6th June, Sonnenpark, St. Pölten
Playing with NO! in July 18th, Block T, Smithfield
More soon.
So many good colours out there right now.
A perfect day with a great friend.
Katie O'Neill 