Shine On - Reg Meuross
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- Опубліковано 18 кві 2020
- Reg Meuross - SHINE ON
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As the news reels and press conferences continue to bring us terrible stories from across the world, one glimmer of hope that shines on is that, as society changes, community remains. From the singing balconies of Italy, to the claps, pots and pans ringing out across the UK each Thursday evening, the ability of the human spirit to endure can lift the darkest of glooms, and with that message close to its core comes Reg Meuross’s new song Shine On which will be released as a single and available for downloads from May 1st.
"Shine On is a beacon of hope in troubled times, a reminder that while we may be in isolation we are never alone, that there is a radiance in the world in the hearts and spirits of those dedicating themselves to helping us all make it through. As we sail on dark and turbulent seas, the songs of Reg Meuross remain a lighthouse to guide us home" says Mike Davies.
As you’d expect from the man who wrote Faraway People, We Looked Away and Angel in a Blue Dress (featured on BBC Radio 6’s Saluting Key Workers playlist), Shine On carries a strong message of not forgetting the ‘fragile and the weak’, of ‘city lords making laws’ and nations ‘falling to their knees’ but ends by encouraging us to ‘shine on - like the spirit of mankind’.
Created through remote collaboration with past and present collaborators from Devon to Scotland, and embodying a truly DIY ethos, the song and accompanying video provide a shining light in the current darkness and a reminder that we can produce something of worth by pulling together, whilst also not shying away from the reality of the Covid-19 situation.
Although an extensive spring and summer tour in support of recent album RAW has been postponed, Reg is still managing to maintain the connection with his loyal fan base through a successful Patreon channel and regular ‘Lockdown Jukebox’ sessions available on his Facebook page, where Reg brings a taste of the communal spirit of a live performance to the online community.
With the immediate future still uncertain, Reg Meuross, described as “assured a place in the pantheon of great folk songwriters of our time” (The Living Tradition) can always be relied upon to bring a little light into the world when it is needed and, with Shine On, he hopes to do just that.
Stay safe. Protect the NHS. Save lives. Shine On.
Special thanks to the nursing staff at the Chest Clinic, Royal Preston Hospital for their help with this.
The team:
Song written and performed by Reg Meuross www.regmeuross.com
Additional vocals Harbottle & Jonas www.harbottleandjonas.com
Cello: Bethany Porter (in Wigtown, Scotland)
Violin and viola: Marion Fleetwood (in Warwickshire)
Bass and Cuatro: Vince Iddon
Music and video production: Moth Wing Music www.mothwingmusic.com
Graphics: LeftBridge www.left-bridge.co.uk
Project conception and inspiration. Bookings/press/info Katie Whitehouse
www.fromthewhitehouse.com
Just beautiful!
Wonderful!
Thank You from my beating heart! Love and Light to ALL XXX
This beautiful, uplifting new song, delivered in a gorgeous collaboration of shiners, is a 'beacon of hope' indeed.
A beautiful recording of current events, from one of the masters of folk music.
Thank you Reg for reaching out with a beautiful sweet tune. Love ya, stay safe....
A really beautiful song Reg. I only wish people could see that all of life is politics and we need to change things. It breaks my heart to see so many people with next-to-nothing not really knowing where their next meal is coming from. My heart breaks for them...
I love this song. Made me emotional. You always sing from the heart. Take care xx
You’ve done it again Reg! Wonderful! 👏👏👏
Beautiful Song Reg!
Such a beautiful song ❤️ from a very talented songwriter had the pleasure of seeing you at Ashburton last night thank you ❤️
As inspirational as ever
One of your finest Reg. Stay well x
This is so beautiful as is the video. Thank you
Thank you Sue
A really lovely, heartfelt song, Reg. Take care and hope to see you back in public soon. xx
I echo Gill's comments below. A talent for genius is our Reg. Thank you Reg, stay safe and well and see you back on the stage when the horror is behind us. Take care xx
Lovely song, a beautiful tune and a very moving video. As usual Reg Meuross' lyrics get right to the heart of what we are all wanting to say. Thanks for this Reg x
Thank you Gill
Such a moving tribute, Reg - an anthem for right now. Positive hope whist hitting the old nail on the head at the same time. Great arrangement and I just love the cello! All achieved by ‘remote collaboration’ I note - well it’s definitely come together! Thank you Reg. x
Thanks Monica