‘Into The Blue’ is a progressive folk track channeling Janis Joplin’s neo soul, tinged with the vibrant intricacies of psychedelia.
Sarah and Richard Isen come together in an epic family-made project with their Janis Joplin inspired single ‘Into The Blue,’ out 12 November. Painting a colorful soundscape weaving between musical modes, this track is a sonic masterpiece that keeps listeners engaged from beginning to end. ‘Into The Blue’ is a glorious fusion of the most beautiful parts of so many genres; the emotion present in neo-soul, the creativity of psych-rock, and the rawness of folk music. This song was originally written for one of Richard’s musical theater works entitled QUANTUM JANIS that imagined an alternate universe where Janis Joplin ran away from her music career, and opened her own ‘hippie hotel.’ Written by Richard and brought to life with Sarah’s full-bodied, soulful vocals, the two have effortlessly captured something magical with this collaboration. ‘Into The Blue’ characterizes a song this version of Janis might have sang in her later life, accounting for the struggles in her mid-life as well as watching her youthful dream of a hippie utopia die.
Piano & Musical Direction: Tammy Hall, Bass: Daniel Fabricant, Drums: Daria Johnson, Guitars (electric & acoustic): Cam Perrdige, All virtual instruments: Richard Isen, Recording Engineer: Gabriel Shepard, Assistant engineer: Karishma Kumar, Jace Mann, Mixed by Cam Perridge, Mastering by Yoad Nevo.
