Watch 'Lift Me Up' Video Premiere on Live In Limbo
(Winnipeg, MB) - Winnipeg singer-songwriter Raine Hamilton is excited to announce the release of 'Lift Me Up', the first single from her upcoming album Night Sky, to be released March 23, 2018. The video for 'Lift Me Up' is premiering today at Live In Limbo ahead of shows in Toronto at Folk Music Ontario this weekend and at Burdock on Tuesday, October 24th. See below for more information.
Not only is Raine an incredible musician but she's also a charming and funny storyteller, pairing her vulnerable tunes with engaging story intros. Raine believes that music is for everyone, and that we all have something to share. Her upcoming sophomore release Night Sky was recorded earlier this year with acclaimed Winnipeg producer Lloyd Peterson, and the music tips between the earthly and the otherworldly and is anchored in relatable lived experience. The first single 'Lift Me Up' reflects this theme.
"In this song, I am singing to my younger self," says Raine. "I'm saying 'You don't know this yet, but it's going to be OK. You are strong. You are beautiful. You are good.' In this song, I surrender my imagined control over life and things, I listen, and I trust."
The video for ‘Lift Me Up’ has an interesting concept and features 3 visual artists: Quintin Bart, Sarah Thiessen, and Callen Froese. Each artist created a companion piece to the song, connecting with its themes or content in some way. The video is made and directed by Winnipeg film maker Julie Epp. Quintin Bart is also the bass player on the Night Sky album, and Raine's long time trio mate (along with cellist Natanielle Felicitas). He was really involved in the arranging of the album and so his visual artistic contribution is a unique one.
"It was an interesting experiment to try find a visual expression of this music, and I knew right away I wanted to focus on light and cosmic themes," says Quintin. "The idea of looking back to our past selves with kindness, compassion, and wisdom made me think of impermanence, destiny, and mysticism, thus the reference vintage tarot card artwork. While filming the time-lapse video with Julie, the light from the setting sun was blasting onto my page, constantly shifting the hue, contrast, and intensity of the image. Impermanence, light, and enlightenment are the main themes here.”
Be sure to catch the Raine Hamilton String Trio in Toronto at the Folk Music Ontario Conference this weekend and at The Burdock on Tuesday, October 24th. Her new album Night Sky will be released on March 23, 2018 and additional tour dates supporting the release of the album will be announced soon. For more information and the most up-to-date tour listings, please visit: rainehamilton.com
RAINE HAMILTON STRING TRIO >> UPCOMING SHOWS:
Friday, October 20th - Toronto, ON - Folk Music Ontario Conference
Saturday, October 21 - Toronto, ON - Folk Music Ontario Conference
Tuesday, October 24 - Toronto, ON - Burdock w/ Abigail Lapell + Dana Sipos (Buy tickets here)
FOR MORE INFO: www.rainehamilton.com
Twitter: @rainesongs
Instagram: @rainehamilton
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