OPEN ROAD - Live
During lockdown I did a lot of starting again. I left a 7-year relationship (nothing malicious thankfully, we just didn't click anymore). I started not only a new job but a career path doing something I'd dreamed about since I was a wee lassie. I also moved away and lived alone for the first time in my life. As someone who stayed in the same town I was born and raised in and as someone who has never done anything wild or out of my comfort zone, this was huge. I went from living with a partner at the time, working a 9-5 and not doing much else to travelling everywhere playing music. At times, it's wonderful and other times it's terrifying. One of my best friends told me during this time that I can't be brave if I'm not scared. Luckily I have people just like her around me. My manager, my current partner, my family and my friends. People who love me and support me in all of my endeavours. I took the love and the bravery they gave me and decided to begin again... and here we are.
I remember the day I wrote this song with one of my heroes, Newton Faulkner. It was a beautiful day and before we even began writing he just asked me how I was doing. Within an hour the song was done. He has been gracious enough to write with me, teach me and has an incredible ability to make me open up about my thoughts and fears. He knows how to get an honest song out of you and I sincerely admire that.
Recorded at Perth UHI
NATI. Guitar & vocals
Ben Buist - Bass and Synth
Kieran Smith - Drums
Visuals - HiViz