At a time when a straight edge razor drawn across the cheek of Karl S. Williams would have collected no follicle, the young musician heard music that sounded like where he came from. The gently undulating fields of Australian sugar cane, tea tree‐logged river banks of his childhood and the dark lush rows of coffee plants stood before him as a working man seemed reminiscent within The Song.
Music like this – that embodies Karl S. Williams – is evoked at the mention of a certain place and time. That Williams couldn’t play a tune – and didn’t come from a family that knew how to make one – was irrelevant. It was too late. It was unavoidable. It was life and death. He recognised healing, and sought to know it backwards. He could do no other thing. Karl’s voice is made from that music; he is a conduit that freely bellows, whispers, soars and intones, across so many octaves, stories of yours and experiences you survived. He has no other choice.
Music like this – that embodies Karl S. Williams – is evoked at the mention of a certain place and time. That Williams couldn’t play a tune – and didn’t come from a family that knew how to make one – was irrelevant. It was too late. It was unavoidable. It was life and death. He recognised healing, and sought to know it backwards. He could do no other thing. Karl’s voice is made from that music; he is a conduit that freely bellows, whispers, soars and intones, across so many octaves, stories of yours and experiences you survived. He has no other choice.
About this track...
"Life is hard and unkind to all of us at times, I guess I went digging for suitable metaphors for that experience. In some ways the song is also an address to an industry wherein the sensitive are shepherded inexorably toward the precipice.” - Karl S Williams
2018 QUEENSLAND MUSIC AWARDS FINALIST: Blues/Roots
2018 QUEENSLAND MUSIC AWARDS FINALIST: Blues/Roots
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| Number Of People In Act | Solo |
| State/Territory Artist Is Based In | QLD |
| City/Town/Region Artist Is Based In | Gold Coast |
| Taken From The Release Titled | Blood To Give |
| Copyright Holder's Name | Karl S Williams |
| Media Servicing Date | 2017-08-17 |
| Main Genre | Blues/Roots |
| Genre 2 | Folk |
| Contains explicit lyrics or themes that may offend some listeners | Yes |
| Artist Official Web Site | http://karlswilliams.com/ |
| Artist Social Network Page | https://www.facebook.com/karlswilliams/ |
| Content Provider | Habit Music Company |
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