Feeling instantly effervescent and percolating on staccato acoustic, guitar, percussion and flute melodies, Misty Heights by folk singer-songwriter David Ellis and his musical cohorts feels like an overture to the hustle and bustle of life. Ellis vocals are pearly and sweet and with ambient noises, the faint sound of birds and a wonderfully active bass performance this sweet folk song is also jammy pushing blood through your veins. Ellis's songs are so absolutely cinematic and just cast images in my mind. I hope in the future they end up in the new breed of film makers out there (there are so many).
Misty Heights is, in fact, the title track of his debut album that dropped recently (August 15th).
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Robb Donker
THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM - PRESS NOTES:
London-based musician, David Ellis released his debut single ‘Eyes To The Sky’ in June and was swiftly selected as BBC introducings Record of the Week.
Clash Magazine said about second single 'Baby She Roam' "David Ellis is an independent soul. 'Baby she Roam' is a carefree breezy acoustic ode, it's built around that infectious chorus and David Ellis' joyous vocal"
The self-proclaimed ‘Pagan Rock’ artist cleverly sews together earthy rhythms with heartfelt melodies and impassioned singing. His debut album 'Misty Heights' due for release on 15th August.
Ellis’ multi-faceted alt-folk takes influence from the great singer-songwriter movement of the 70s. Though his songs are not political, they instead take focus on the beauties of life and encourage the listener to find happiness within themselves as opposed to chasing the whims of the ego.
Drawn by the whispers of nature, his music further seeks clarity within the Western world’s increasingly mal-spirited culture. His optimistic words challenge the prevailing perspective towards the complexities of love and spirituality.
Ellis is a refreshing example of what is possible for a DIY musician, swerving the tradition route of the major labels and taking on producing duties himself as well as self releasing his music.
Ellis recorded his full-length debut album ‘Misty Heights’ whilst living next to the Byrdcliffe Colony in Woodstock, and sought inspiration from the surrounding forest, adopting his acoustic guitar, violin, bongos, and bass to create an album that truly encompasses his deepest and most valued experiences. One that breaks stride with the latest wave of synth heavy, overwrought alt-indie of recent times and instead guides the listener towards the familiar poetic folk-hippy tradition of Donovan, Joni Mitchell and early Marc Bolan., as well as more modern artists including Devendra Banhart and Feist.
The ‘Misty Heights’ album was released on 15th August 2019
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