‘Start Again’ is the first single from the forthcoming album by Beatrix Players, Living & Alive. The song is about founding member, lead singer and main songwriter Amy Birks, re-forming the band after a hiatus following the first album Magnified released in March 2017. Since then, Birks has released two solo albums, All That I am and All That I Was and In Our Souls.
Instrumentally, there is more of an ensemble feel than on the previous Beatrix Players album, which felt more piano-led – although the opening theme here is provided by the piano. It’s a lovely complex mix, full of subtle touches, with multiple layers that reveal their secrets on repeated listening. Details that stand out are the delicate cello parts, elegant guitar, the proggy flute solo and the warm backing vocals towards the end of the track. Amy Birks’ vocals are rich and empathetic, particularly in the ear-worm of a chorus, and there is a folky, almost Celtic instrumental breakdown. A welcome return for a band who have been away for too long.
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