Symphony Of Streetlights, by Kenny Sterling

Kenny Sterling - Seismic Commotion (Music Video)

Symphony Of Streetlights

by Kenny Sterling

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Whyte Rushan so yeah heard the band on 95BFM, fancy new band with Will, and at the time I was sanding window frames at my sisters house, listening to the show with an old eye pad connected to the web Favorite track: Seismic Commotion.

Kodi Lotto Very whole this album, feel satisfied after listening. Can't wait for the record. Favorite track: Lady Red.

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1.	First Light 01:27	lyrics	buy track
I want you to be The first light of my day Waking up Early Morning It's okay Cause I'm under the low desert moon I want you to be The first light of my day I've been bathing in the first Light of the day Oh, of the day
2.	Lady Red 04:58	lyrics	buy track
You don't see me trying You dont see me crying And now that you're gone I don't know what I'll do You dont see how I feel like a fool I was a fool with your love Thinking back on these lonely nights I was a fool to believe, that it would last Now I'm sitting here, thinking back on these lonely nights I can't believe it's come down to this I guess our love was a swing and a miss Oh lady red (lady red) Just forget what I said Anybody could see through me But you're not just anyone But you're not just anyone Oh no, You're my lady red I was a fool with your love Thinking back on these lonely nights I was a fool to believe, that it would last Now I'm sitting here, thinking back on these lonely nights All your love, with your love etc etc I was a fool with your love Thinking back, on these lonely nights Oh I was a fool to believe, that it would last Now I'm thinking back on these lonely nights I was a fool with your love Now I'm thinking back on these lonely nights
3.	Mountain Dreams 04:41	lyrics	buy track
When I fall asleep at night I dream of a life, oh I dream of a life Where I live alone, I stay unknown I stay unknown Down beside the flowing stream I cant shake this dream of mine I'd have a quaint Four walled hut Keep the bugs out Keep the door shut Oh I, I'd grow my own veges with a little bit of luck Just me and my place and my truck Keep it simple Just take what's required I'd keep it easy This concrete city's expired on me On me, It's time for me to leave I'd lead A Quiet Life In the mountains, I'd live it right I'd watch the evening stars in the sky As They float on by There's no reason, to ask them why I'd float in the sky with you Beg my mind please tell me it's true Wake up at the crack of dawn I'd stretch smile and yawn Take in the beauty of the birds and the trees for a while Oh a little little while Heat a coffee and have my brekkie in the clearing Sunshine kissing my cheek It melts my heart, leaving it tender and weak Oh tender and weak I'd lead A Quiet Life In the mountains, I'd live it right I'd watch the evening stars in the sky As They float on by There's no reason, to ask them why
4.	Seismic Commotion 05:56 video	lyrics	buy track
Seismic commotion We burn in slow-motion Forgive me for wanting To dance away the weekend I want to find a bay so quiet, just me and the ocean I want to live a life that's a riot, constantly in motion Stuck between my life and my dream The urban smog has an influence so it seems We've got 12 years left to live Till' the world bursts at it's seams Seismic commotion We burn in slow-motion Forgive me for wanting To dance away the weekend Seeing as we have so little time I want to get lost in your eyes Hold your hand and slow dance Through the early hours of the morning Maybe maybe we could Make a plan But I doubt we'd make a difference We'd be like anybody Who has a clue Fighting the dollar signs of the world Seismic commotion We burn in slow-motion (we burn in slow motion) Forgive me for wanting To dance away the weekend (dance away the weekend)
5.	Scrambled Messages 05:02	lyrics	buy track
I've been searchin' For a reason To get you off my mind and Now I've got my wires crossed again I'm Getting scrambled messages from my last best friend I've been waiting, oh I've been waiting for so long To hear your song Oh it feels good, yeah it feels good To see the light again I don't want these, these memories to fade away Baby to fade away I don't want these, these memories to fade away Baby to fade away It takes a minute for love to kick in (to kick in) It takes a minute for love to kick in (to kick in) To walk right through your door It takes a minute for love to kick in (to kick in) It takes a minute for love to kick in (to kick in) To walk right through your door Going through these, these memories Of how we used to be Swimming in the sea Thinking of those, those better times I'm searching for the words to say to you Warm summer nights, dreaming of you, I'm dreaming of you (I'm dreaming of you) These tender moments are running on a loop I can't believe it's true I can't believe it was you It takes a minute for love to kick in (to kick in) It takes a minute for love to kick in (to kick in) To walk right through your door It takes a minute for love to kick in (to kick in) It takes a minute for love to kick in (to kick in) To walk right through your door
6.	Talking In Circles 03:56	lyrics	buy track
These days I've been acting like the enemy With my love standing right in front of me I'm sorry I'm going blind with jealousy Picturing a life without you there beside me I shouldn't phone you cause I just waste your time I shouldn't phone you cause I just go in circles I shouldn't phone you cause I just waste your time I shouldn't phone you cause I just go in circles The morning rain beats down on the window pane I'm trying to help it but I'm still losing the game Waking in bed sheets we both went out to buy Today feels like the day we say goodbye I shouldn't phone you cause I just waste your time I shouldn't phone you cause I just go in circles I shouldn't phone you cause I just waste your time I shouldn't phone you cause I just go in circles I shouldn't phone you but I probably will I shouldn't phone you but I probably will I shouldn't phone you but I probably will I shouldn't phone you but I still probably will
7.	Evening Shadows 04:02	lyrics	buy track
I see the skyline Cradling evening clouds now that you're around And I write that I miss you Everytime we talk Everytime we talk We'd wake up and we would talk As the morning starts it's slow paced walk Till' the evening shadows paint your face Forget the murmurs of yesterday And I'm scared admitting Just what i'm feeling for you, I think that I adore you But these days, I'm chasing The feeling you provide me now you're here beside me We'd wake up and we would talk As the morning starts it's slow paced walk Till' the evening shadows paint your face Forget the murmurs of yesterday Evening Shadow I'm chasing you I'm chasing you Evening Shadow I'm chasing you I'm chasing you
8.	Last Light (Ft. carla camilleri) 01:37	lyrics	buy track
As the sun takes It's final breath of the day As the amber shades Cloud what I say Holding on to the last light Before the concluding night As the memories of the day Fly into the sky In this evening limbo Reflections of you in every window as I walk home Past the primrose I adore you Please don't go away I want you to stay
9.	Symphony Of Streetlights 05:52	lyrics	buy track
I walk alone In the night I'm walking nowhere Just me and myself Looking for somewhere There's music playing tonight With a drummer that's locked into the groove just right Trying to find the beauty between all of these streetlights When I find it I'll know that I'm home Walking downtown where the right-wing kids wear summer clothes in winter But I'll watch the water glisten in the moonlight It sparkles the way your eyes used to in mine A symphony of streetlights Surround you and me Surround you and me Dance in the moonlight Just for tonight Just for tonight I want to learn to play the keys So I can play just what I mean Can't trust the downtown boys in their black suits and ties I can hear them say if we can't sell it how will we get paid It pathes the way for streetlights to illuminate their trade Breaking bread off the backs of those living between the cracks You can't have taste if your palette's defined by cash It just doesn't work like that It just doesn't work like that So I'll stay between the streetlights And watch them shine through the night Watch them shine through the night They would shine the way your heart used to with mine A symphony of streetlights Surround you and me Surround you and me Dance in the moonlight Just for tonight Just for tonight A symphony of streetlights Surround you and me Surround you and me Dance in the moonlight Just for tonight Just for tonight A symphony of streetlights Surround you and me Surround you and me Dance in the moonlight Just for tonight Just for tonight

about

These songs reflect a (still ongoing) process of finding an identity, and how I am indebted to navigate the place I call home, Tāmaki Makaurau.

Drawing inspiration from heartbreak to reflect on one's self is a trope that definitely shaped my perspective of music. (for which I must acknowledge the importance of Soul music and the immeasurable talent of the Black musicians that pioneered it)

Both the music that has been released and the musicians which make up the Auckland music scene greatly impacted this record. Through the excitement and pride of friends & other musicians nurturing their projects until release, as well as helping play on Symphony Of Streetlights drove home the importance of fostering a scene and making sure it operates on the respect and support between everyone.

It was written contextually, during a time of seeking the history of the whenua I walk upon, acknowledging and understanding my privilege, and role in society, as a Pākeha inhabitant.

I'm a sucker for love songs, so you'll find those, and some more contentious, observational songs, but deep rooted in them all is a reflection of my surroundings and people.

Aroha nui,
Matt Hunter

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released October 1, 2020

Written and Recorded over 8 months in Tāmaki Makaurau & Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa 2019-2020.
Drums engineered by Micah Livesay @ Depot Recording Studio

Cover Photo: Dylan Cook
Cover Design: Joe Moore

Mastered by Morgan Allen

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Kenny Sterling Auckland, New Zealand

Kenny Sterling is a Producer, Singer & Songwriter from Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa.

One Half of Mānuka Recordings with DylanBiscuit

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