Single Focus: Lisa Richards

26 May 2016 | 3:09 pm | Artist Submission

Artist/Band: Lisa Richards

Name: Lisa Richards

Single title? Water (Needs To Fall)

What's the song about?: It's about human need. Frailty and imperfection. How we fail each other, yet our need for each other is undeniable. 

How long did it take to write/record? I don't remember how long it took to write, but it took 3 years to record. I sat on it for quite a while. I wasn't sure what to make of the song.

Is this track from a forthcoming release/existing release? This track is the first single from the forthcoming release, A Light From The Other Side. The CD will be released September 23, 2016.

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What was inspiring you during the song's writing and recording? I was newly separated and all my stuff was in storage and I was living out of a suitcase at my friend Irene's in NYC. I was also falling in love which was totally unexpected. 

We'll like this song if we like… Julia Stone, Emilíana Torrini, Sneaker Pimps, Julie Miller, Patty Griffin

Do you play it differently live? Each time I play the song it's slightly different because it's a living thing. And the instrumentation is different depending on whether I am playing solo or with other musicians. 

When and where is your launch/next gig? Saturday, 4 June at Brisbane Magda Community Arts. Sunday, 6 June at Currumbin RSL. Tuesday, 8 June at Brisbane Unplugged.

Website link for more info? http://www.lisarichardsmusic.com