Apricot

by Howard James Kenny

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A lot has changed in 8 years since Shelter Songs. The detail is too vast to elaborate on here, but on one hot summers day last year I felt compelled to dig out my acoustic guitar again, lie in the garden with my cats and this song happened in no time at all. Fast forward to March 2019, when a friend of mine opened a new studio, and it felt like a good time to document it - again in no time at all.

It feels great to be writing solo material again, especially from a new place. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, tell your friends, and feel free to buy it to help me with recording more.

Thank you x

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From the tiniest hairs on your neck to the joy that we get from our pets when they stretch in the sun
I am done
There is endless discovery here
Though the recipe's written, there's always decisions to come

And in this day and age I am almost afraid to be true
Because now there is comfort in everything, thanks to you
And the thought of expressing this with mere notes and words, I admit
Merely fills me with hopelessness, because no combination exists

When the tiniest hand meets with yours, I'll be melting away as I bow on the floor at your feet
So complete
I have never known strength quite like yours
It's not power or muscle but an indeterminate force

And if beauty were commodity, you would have bagfuls to show
Because you're more deserving than anyone I've ever known
And the thought of expressing this with mere notes and words, I admit
Merely fills me with hopelessness, because no combination exists

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released March 25, 2019
Written by Howard James Kenny.
Recorded by Mu-Mu audio, Malvern.
Design by Vagrant Design (www.vagrantdesign.co.uk)

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Howard James Kenny Worcester, UK

"Using pedals and loops to accent crystal clear vocals, he lays out meticulously constructed, and frequently astonishing compositions" - Kerrang!

""Welcome to your new dream, right here." - 5/5 Allgigs.co.uk

"One of the most interesting singer-songwriters to emerge in the last couple of years... extraordinary folk-pop." - AAAMusic.co.uk ... more

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