Russian prog folk duo Iamthemorning have released an absolutely gorgeous song titled “Chalk & Coal” from their upcoming album Lighthouse, which comes out April 1st via Kscope Records. The song, which you can stream below, features a melancholic piano, overlain by vocalist Marjana Semkina’s eerie yet almost desperate croons. It’s a stunning song and makes me beyond eager to get my hands on the full album.
Semkina explains the song:
“Chalk & Coal” is in a way a final milestone on the album. It is the darkest one and in a way it is very representative for Lighthouse in general, since it is a very cross-genre piece of music that eventually turns into something rather eclectic. Some dark jazz influence in used diminished chords and trumpet solo, glitched drums, all of that is rather new for us. Mood-wise it was inspired by David Bowie’s “Sue (Or In a Season of Crime)”. Lyrically it represents the final twist of the album story-line, the final breakdown.
Lighthouse features guest appearances from drummer Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, King Crimson), bassist Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree, o.R.K.), and vocalist Mariusz Duda (Lunatic Soul, Riverside). You can learn more about Lighthouse (including how to order your copy) right here.
