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Music Obsession: Seasons - The Idolins

music Wednesday, March 01, 2017

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Music Obsession: The Other Side of the Valley - The Further

music Friday, February 24, 2017

Today I wanted to introduce you to The Further’s new single ‘The Other Side of the Valley’.

The Further are a new indie band created by former Ejectorseat bandmates Peter Backler, Barrington Mole and James Dowse. They come from the Amber Valley area of Derbyshire, England. They have connected through their love of music and made The Further come to life simply by wanting to make a noise together.

Close your eyes and let your mind and body drift listening to 'The Other Side of the Valley'. The song lyrics are meaningful and put together with Peter's vocals, they create a heartfelt song. The vocals sound almost vulnerable against the instrumental making the listener feel emotional. The song feels like a story because of the use of instruments and how they have been put together in a compelling way. The sole instrumental before the crescendo at the end adds atmosphere and power to the song making the listener feel even more emotional. The chorus is memorable and you can't help but sing along to it.

The song is accompanied by a stunning music video. The scenery in the video is honestly captivating. The video was shot in Trondheim, Norway by André Hope. The Scandinavian visuals really add depth to the track; they fit together flawlessly. Those five minutes of beauty prove that 'The Other Side of the Valley' would be the perfect choice for a movie soundtrack.

View the music video here (don't forget to subscribe to The Further and give the video a like!)

On a side note, this song has made me miss people I haven't even thought about for months so if you're an emotional person, listen to the track at your own risk 😉

I haven’t told you the best thing yet!

You can stream and download 'The Other Side of the Valley' for FREE here

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What do you think of 'The Other Side of the Valley'?

Sylvia
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TV Obsessions: Falling Water

TV Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Hi there! It's time for another TV Obsessions post; I was looking for something new (and different) to watch so I searched through the TV shows on Amazon Video and came across Falling Water. I got so absorbed in the show so I knew I had to share it with you!

Falling Water is a US sci-fi drama series from the producers of Homeland and The Walking Dead. It tells the story of three unrelated people whose dreams are intertwined. Burton is trying to find his missing girlfriend, Tess is searching for her son and Taka is looking to cure his catatonic mother. The clues to their mysteries can only be found in their dream. When they dig deeper and put themselves in danger, they realise that there's much more at stake than their personal incentives.

The story is not straightforward, at times as a viewer you may find it confusing and wonder if the creators of the show wanted such an outcome or if they simply got lost themselves. During some moments at the beginning of the show you may get confused between the characters' dream and reality but the more episodes you watch, the easier it is to differentiate. It's an unusual drama and it must've not been easy to make as one dream is told from three different perspectives.

This leads me on to the characters; the three main characters don't cross paths in the show too often but when they do, their connection is incredible. The characters come from different backgrounds and have different agendas but somehow they work together brilliantly. They are quite strong characters, especially those of Burton and Tess. This results in the character of Taka ending up in the limelight, however it doesn't affect his character too much as he's still as easy to connect to as the other two. As for the other characters in the show, I applaud the producers' choice of actors as they can all portray the mystery and the weirdness of the show well.

Even though you may find it hard to follow the story, I would still strongly recommend Falling Water! Even if you're not into sci-fi and mystery, it's worth to give this show a watch because it's original and the story telling is fantastic. You can watch the first season of Falling Water on Amazon Prime Video UK. I'm unsure whether there'll be a second season but according to some news articles I came across dating back to November and December last year, Amazon was finalising exclusive subscription rights making it possible.

Have you seen Falling Water?

Sylvia

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TV Obsessions: Apple Tree Yard

TV Wednesday, February 08, 2017

“We discovered that safety and security are commodities you can sell in return for excitement but you can never buy them back.”

Two days have passed since the series finale of Apple Tree Yard and I still haven't quite got over it. I think this is a type of story that will stay with you for a long time. I intended to write a review comparing the TV show and the book but I haven't managed to get my hands on it as I've been bedridden due to a very bad flu. Maybe in the future ;)

Apple Tree Yard is a four-part, racy, psychological thriller that has been aired on BBC1 (catch it on BBC iPlayer while you still can!). It tells the story of a scientist who gets caught up in an affair with a complete stranger. Love is a dangerous game, but can Dr Yvonne Carmicheal and Mark Costley play it right? The TV series is adapted from a novel of the same name, written by Louise Doughty.

When I first started watching it I though it was a bit ridiculous, who in their right mind would have sex with a stranger in a crypt?! However, as the story progressed and we got to know the main characters, I couldn't help but get a little obsessed! I'm not going to include any spoilers but I'll just say that I did not expect the twist that happened that lead to the trial. In my opinion, the court room scenes were a bit prolonged and that took the spark away from the first few episodes.

The character of Dr Yvonne Carmichael is probably the last person you'd think would have an affair but I think that's what makes the story more interesting. I would've loved it if the series was longer and we got to learn a bit more about her relationship with her children. At first I wasn't a fan of the character of her husband, Gary, but during the trial my perspective of him changed. I admired him for standing by his wife. My favourite scene was for sure the one in which he 'described' what happens in our brain when we're fighting for survival. By far my favourite, Mark Costley is a complex but intriguing character, you can't help but want to get to know him more (no wonder Yvonne fell for him). All the actors are great in this series and they really suit their characters.

Even though I think this is a fantastic TV series, I wasn't satisfied with the ending. Considering everything that has happened in the first three episodes, the last one was a bit underwhelming. What makes me happy however, is that there is potential for another series! I've read that Louise Doughty is penning a sequel so even though it will probably take some time, another series could happen one day! I honestly recommend you watch this TV series, you won't be disappointed!

Have you seen or read Apple Tree Yard?

Sylvia