Talented artist Ways of Seeing is the project of singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist James O’Donnell. This is his first solo project after previous musical ventures with bands ‘Hush War Cry’ and ‘Dear Desert’. This new project started in the attic of his childhood home in Kerry where his musical journey began many years before. After converting the attic into a home studio, the unfolding pandemic provided time to flesh out years of voice notes and musical sketches. The name “Ways of Seeing” came from the idea that songs could reveal parts of the self that might otherwise never have been revealed. In an attempt to capture the subconscious, melodies and lyrics were kept as they came out on the first takes of recording. The songs exist as dreamlike stories where the subconscious voice inhabits a world of lush panoramic soundscapes. Ways of Seeing aims to use musical ideas to dig deeper into knowing one’s self while observing the world from new perspectives. Songwriting can allow us to see the world in ways we never could have imagined, for Ways of Seeing this is just the start of that journey. Following the release of his newest single “Every Night,” he presents a dreamy sound that will certainly grasp your attention. Beginning with bright instrumentation leading onto his full and luscious vocals he completes the track entirely. Explaining the song a bit further it’s about trying to escape a dark force or experience from the past that never seems to disappear, always lingering…ready to reveal itself once again. To the vocals and production, this single will surely have you jamming out and singing along to the lyrics. Being just perfect for a drive during sunset or a day out on the beach. Go stream “Every Night” and check out his discography which is filled with astounding tracks.
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