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Earlier, she released two Karamelien singles with long-time friend and guitarist Mark Foster. ‘Lionhearts’ is an uplifting track about love and unity in difficult times. ‘Ascension Heights’ is a moving work of beauty, featuring bassist Mo Pleasure (Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles) with guidance by Paul Statham (Dido, Simple Minds, Kylie Minogue, Natalie Imbruglia). Both tracks were produced at OX4 Sound Studio by RIDE’s Mark Gardener, who also guided her critically acclaimed ‘How To Weigh A Whale Without A Scale’ LP (2021).
“Since the last release, I’ve been writing and producing from my studio at home. The inspiration for this song came through hearing the story of the relative of a dear friend of mine, who had experienced intense feelings of reincarnation, which were later backed up through historical research. It’s a beautiful story and one that has been made into a book. ‘Wait For Me’ is inspired by the love story that accompanied this experience; a love that transcends life and death,” says Léanie Kaleido.
“As a Buddhist, the idea of reincarnation is something that still baffles me, but I love the idea that it might be true. I think that, regardless of what you believe, the song speaks to anyone who has lost someone they loved very dearly. I wrote the lyrics with the intention that they could be the words of the person who has passed away, or the person they have left behind. It was important to me to let this song be used in a way that helps anyone struggling with love and loss. I hope it does.”
Though the timing of this single’s release is purely coincidental, a song about reincarnation is a timely occurrence given that Léanie’s father Top Topham, the original and founding lead guitarist of seminal R&B group The Yardbirds, passed away on January 23rd after battling dementia for several years.
When Top left the band through parental pressure to finish his art course, he was succeeded by Eric Clapton, then later Jeff Beck and finally Jimmy Page, who went on to form Led Zeppelin. Top continued to have a solo music career with Blues Horizon Records and played with Christine McVie and Peter Green. He also worked as a fine artist and interior designer, but re-joined The Yardbirds for part of their 50th anniversary tour.
“My father was a huge influence on me both musically and spiritually, and I will always be grateful to him for that. He was always so supportive of my own work and we often played music together. I sampled his beautiful instrumental track ‘Ascension Heights’ and wrote the lyrics as a tribute to his spirituality, which was a huge part of his life. All of his children miss his presence greatly.”
‘Wait For Me’ will be released on February 4 on Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where ‘Ascension Heights’ and ‘Lionhearts’ are already available.
– ”A true work of beauty and professionalism, taking you to your very own ascension heights” ~ Top40-Charts.com
– “Upbeat, a joyous folk-rock affair… bedecked in kaleidoscopic sixties sparkle, a slight splash of psychedelia and a whole tsunami of charm and grace” ~ Big Takeover Magazine
– “A hug of soulful indie pop with groove as infectious as its melodic breath and lyrical smile is poetic… seductive captivation” ~ Ringermaster Review
Written by Léanie Kaleido
Vocals, keys, arrangements – Léanie Kaleido
Piano – Chris Mars
Mixing & production – Chris Mars
Mastered by LANDR.
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