Seasalt by Fran Lusty is testimony that music has the ability to move people to tears while transcending large oceans. This indie-folk gem paints vivid visuals that stay with you long after you’ve finished listening, having been composed with emotive, poetic lyricism and expressed through the use of stunning fingerpicked guitar and silky, velvety vocals.
“Seasalt” begins with relaxing ocean sounds to provide an immersive and emotive listening experience. Fran Lusty’s vocals flow like waves as she offers poetic storytelling through subtle yet captivating techniques. Acoustic guitar work serves as the core of this track’s composition while subtle harmony adds layers of depth bringing listeners further into her storyline.
This track draws its inspiration from an unforgettable David Attenborough episode depicting newly hatched sea turtles’ heart-breaking journey across oceanic waters after mistaking city lights for moon reflection and being scared away from shore by mistaken city lights misinterpreted for moon reflection by mistaken city residents and fear-mongerers. Fran Lusty expertly captures this feeling through waves crashing against shore and children laughing happily on beaches which serve as metaphors for urban sprawl with longing for wilderness escape.
Fran Lusty hails from Cambridge with Norwegian roots and her music exudes dreamlike and emotive melodies that channel indie-folk influences while remaining intimate and earthy, perfect for live performance in intimate venues where every note carries emotion and authenticity. Fran’s unique sound stands apart as she creates melody-inducing dreamscapes to move both heart and mind alike.
Fran is set to release her EP, ‘Ladybird’ at the end of this month, featuring pieces inspired by her experiences and emotions, from introspective pieces like Ladybird to emotionally charged pieces such as You Make It Easy that provide insight into both personal and artistic growth, You Make It Easy will showcase that of Fran and encompass various subjects with her captivating vocals and masterful songwriting ability as its focus.
Fran Lusty created an immersive musical world in Seasalt through her smooth melodies of acoustic guitar ebbing and flowing beneath velvety vocal performance, weaving tales of longing and transformation with vivid lyrics that moved listeners emotionally resonant tales that transport listeners away to emotional resonance zones. One to watch indie folk circles for more captivating melodies and heart-warming stories to come.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.