Jordie Lane

This week is a little different, while the artist is not new to the industry I think he may be new to most of you.
I am also choosing a song this week that is not technically 'new', it is in fact  a cover, but in saying that I think it will still be a track that you have not yet heard as for some reason it failed to gain any significant airplay.   So here goes nothing, have a read then lend your ears the the beautiful sounds of this wonderful Australian artist.

Jordie Lane is an amazing Australian singer songwriter in his own right with a much celebrated career spanning 3 albums so far.  He pens his songs in a style sometimes compared to Billy Bragg and Bob Dylan, at times almost reverting to spoken word to accompany his range of guitars. 

It was however his voice in full melody that demanded my attention driving home from work late one night.  Within seconds I had my phone out attempting to 'Shazam'  a piece of musical mastery that had graced my ears.

Upon further research I discovered the song was actually a part of a tribute album dedicated to the late Jesse Younan, an Australian artist who in 2008 finished his last album 'Good day for a Migraine' only days before he tragically passed away of acute myeloid leukemia aged only 35.  The album is called 'Take Something Beautiful: The Songs Of Jessie Younan and hosts artists including Jordie Lane, Abbe May and many other Australian musicians.

Jordies' version of 'Swing' is a dead set masterpiece, it takes a few seconds to kick off but when it does you will be told a story through song that will have you enthralled. A heartbreaking tale of the pain addiction can have on ones self, friends and family, beautifully presented with a tender resignation.  Jordie will have your eyes closed and head swaying,  maybe with a tear in your eye if you've been unfortunate  know this pain.....

There is no clip for this song but once again a picture painted in your mind is the best kind, so close your eyes  and take the journey,    Por favor disfrute.....

http://soundcloud.com/takesomethingbeautiful/swing-jordie-lane