Edward Francis – Braver
Massive shoutouts to two incredible properties that have come together this week in what can only be described as a holy union of good things. Zero Through Nine, Melbourne label run by two of the sweetest chaps I damn well know have just announced that they’ll be releasing the next EP from Edward Francis. Remember Edward Francis? We got all gussied up about him at almost this exact time last year. He plays saxophone in a way that demonstrates a lifelong connection with the instrument rather than a response to the saxophone’s resurgence in popular culture music these past few years. You can hear it in his older songs back here and even more so in his newest offering ‘Braver’, just below. It’s a big thick kick drum that makes the song pulse with energy (and that sax obviously) but the song is actually quite introspective and personal at its lyric. It’s not a song about the sort of braver that demands any physical behaviours but it’s a ‘braver’ that demands one open one’s self up to another self, take a risk, reveal more of the inner. “I should tell you that I need more people like you in my life.”
I’m not sure us major city dwelling types are going to be seeing much of EF because he lives in Alice Springs but if you want to bring him to Sydney, maybe send me an email or something and we can try to convince him to crowdfund a tour or something. I’ve preordered my copy of the EP and strongly advise you to do the same.
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