With a world class CV of collaborations, recordings and powerhouse vocalist work, the supremely talented Sandy Mill prepares to release Giftbox the 2nd single from forthcoming debut vinyl Mini LP ‘A Piece of Me’
Giftbox is inspired by the great singers of the 60’s like Dusty Springfield and Nancy Sinatra. The song blends the power of American soul and the honesty of UK pop with killer lines “I’ve seen a few, I’ve lived some too, more than anything in the whole wide world I’ll carry on believing through,” Sandy tells a story of when unexpected events throw you off course, you can still remain steady and hang on for the ride.
lyrics
Noticed the tide was on the turn
had a fast car and time to burn
before I turned from the ocean
A little something caught my eye
You wouldn’t understand it, should anyone really care
Was a Giftbox of oblivion, big enough to shatter any nightmare
And I’ve seen a few - I’ve lived some too
More than anything in the whole wide world I’ll carry on believing through
Thought I’d take a little gamble, take a stroll on the sand,
Cause you never know till you get there, abandon all my hopes and fears
You wouldn’t understand it - Should anyone really care
That giftbox of oblivion, big enough to shatter any nightmare...
And I’ve seen a few - I’ve lived some too
More than anything in the whole wide world I’ll carry on believing through
I’ve lost - my head, and I found my heart instead
But now - it’s too late, I drove a hundred miles & climbed aboard a leap of faith
I’ve seen a few - I’ve lived some too
More than anything in the whole wide world I’ll carry on believing through
Feel a little disconcerted, let it wash over me
My giftbox of oblivion, let me steal away from everything…
credits
from Giftbox,
track released April 20, 2018
Vocals – Sandy Mill
Drums - Milan Borich
Bass - Andrew Park
Guitars - Jeremy Toy
Backing Vocals - Dianne Swann, Sandy Mill, Sean Donnelly
Korg & Pedals- Darryn Harkness
All songs written by Sandy Mill & published by Mushroom Music Group
except track #4 written by Sandy Mill & Andrew Park (Mushroom /Control)
Engineered by Nick Abbott at North Western.
Produced by Nick Abbott & Sandy Mill
Mastered by Chris Chetland at Kog Studio.
Art Direction / Cover Art – LaylaWalter (Glass)
Photography - Kevin Smith of Fotoarte.co.nz
Cover Layout / Graphic Design - Julia Fisher Design
Cover Design – Layla Walter & Julia Fisher Design
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