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Birthpool

by Holysseus Fly

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    Vocalist, co-writer and pianist with critically acclaimed collective Ishmael Ensemble, Holysseus Fly has already made a powerful impression as a solo artist. The EP’s singles, 'Marigold', 'Bloom', and BBC 6 Music playlisted - 'Teach Me' have been championed by everyone from BBC 6 Music’s Lauren Laverne, Mary Ann Hobbs, Chris Hawkins, Craig Charles, Jamz Supernova, Huey Morgan to Annie Mac and ITV News, who described Bloom’s video as ‘amazing’. With her first UK tour in November '23 under her belt, received with incredible reception, Holysseus Fly’s star is very much in the ascendant.

    A tribute to her grieving process and subsequent creative rediscovery after recovering from breast cancer in 2021, Holysseus Fly’s debut EP Birthpool is a truly special six-tracker that brims with magnetic strength, devastating emotion and heartfelt beauty.

    “I started writing Birthpool in Spring 2021 when I was feeling low recovering from treatment for Breast Cancer. Just like a seed having been planted in winter, I cared for a growing garden of creative ideas and allowed myself to write what I really wanted. I had been holding myself back with self doubt and fear that expressing my feelings about cancer would make it my identity as an artist. Looking back on the process of making the EP, I see this music as a true and honest reflection of moving through post-cancer grief and nurturing a new creative identity. This is my Birthpool.”

    Line Of Best Fit - “her artistic blend of vulnerability and empowerment is refreshing, both untouchably glossy, yet completely approachable”

    BBC 6 Music - "Breathtakingly beautiful"

    METAL - “Holysseus Fly has carved her own path, one brimming with hope, and optimism”

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1.
Bloom 03:18
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Nothing blooms all year Don't plant me in fear Detangling takes time Nothing blooms all year Plant me in the spring Don't expect me to sing I'll bloom When I choose to Keep out of August's sun Though sunflowers bloom I don't want to be one I'll bloom When I choose to I'll bloom When I choose to I'll bloom Oh oh Bloom (I’ll bloom, I’ll bloom) When I choose to I'll give you time Water and wine oh Have a drink from the vine I want you to shine I want you to shine oh
2.
Marigold 03:53
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Marigold my soul Copper and white petals
Fold over my hands
Cancel my plans And wait Leave the phone ringing Unknown numbers singing Calling for me to pick up Lean my ear to you will you start whispering
 Tell me to bring Open arms this broken vase
 A Marigold, for my soul Why are you weeping When she’s only sleeping Calling for me to pick up

 Marigold my soul
 Pray you fill this hole Petals on my chest Through every damn test And wait (and wait)

 Leave the phone ringing Unknown numbers singing Calling for me to pick up

 Lean my ear to you will you start whispering
 Tell me to bring Open arms this broken vase
 A Marigold, for my soul

 Why are you weeping When she’s only sleeping Calling for me to pick up

 Lean my ear to you will you start whispering
 Tell me to bring Open arms this broken vase
 A Marigold, for my soul

 Why are you weeping When she’s only sleeping Calling for me to pick up Why are you weeping When she’s only sleeping Calling for me to pick up
3.
Within The Water 03:09
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I dream with grit in my mouth When I try to speak out There’s something deep within the water here
 Reach backward to scrape it out God made no mistake here
 But I can’t seem to get out of my head Loving you has been my greatest fear And I’d like to go instead Loving you has been greatest fear, greatest fear
 Loving you has been greatest fear, greatest fear I hope one day we can turn around
See what made of it me Rain fell for years I thought I’d drowned
Awoke in the sea

 God made no mistake here
But I can’t seem to get out of my head Loving you has been my greatest fear And I’d like to go instead
4.
Under Your Sun 02:58
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Still thirsty drinking from a well Built in a sea Of control and striving For more and more I’m melting with these goggles on And what I’m drinking from It’s too hot under your sun I’ll fall back to my ocean As I sink deeper in The water wraps my skin I swim closer within You’re doubting me Again I leant On wavering tree Turned my head and went Deep into ocean Of currents and opposing tides My doubt baptised It’s too hot under your sun I’ll fall back to my ocean It’s too hot under your sun I’ll fall back to my ocean It’s too hot under your sun I’ll fall back to my ocean It’s too hot under your sun I’ll fall back to my ocean As I sink deeper in The water wraps my skin I swim closer within
5.
Teach Me 03:52
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Teach me Teach me how to play like you Teach me Teach me how to do what you do Teach me Teach me how to play like you Teach me Teach me how to do what you do And I wonder If I stood where you are Would I feel Like I could be a star Oh teach me Teach me how to play like you Teach me Teach me how to do what you do What I want Why do you assume that you know You think you do Teach me how to play like you And I wonder If I stood where you are Would I feel Like I could be a star And I wonder If I stood where you are Oh teach me, teach me How to take it so far You think your volume gives you height You know I'm only here to fight This green stone laden fist is tight Seen on second sight Oh teach me (teach me, teach me) Teach me how to play like you Teach me Teach me how to do what you do Teach me (play) Teach me how to play like you (you) Teach me Teach me how to do what you do Oh teach me Oh teach me how to play like you Teach me Teach me how to do what you do And I wonder If I stood where you are Would I feel Like I could be a star
6.
A Weight Too Heavy 03:46
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To pick up where it ended I had to get away Lies in my head pretended To be the truth why I mended Digesting gave me a tummy ache Thank God I said it out loud Or else I’d still be carrying round This weight too heavy A weight too heavy It’s only hurting me This bullshit I’m entertaining It’s only hurting me This bullshit I’m entertaining A weight too heavy A weight too heavy I can’t look for the why I can’t look for the why I can’t look for the why I can’t look for the why I can’t look for the why I can’t look for the why I can’t look for the why I can’t look for the why I can’t look for the why I can’t look for the why I can’t look for the why I can’t look for the why To pick up where it ended I had to get away A weight too heavy A weight too heavy

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Holysseus Fly’s much anticipated debut EP Birthpool lands 6th Nov via Severn Songs. A tribute to her grieving process and subsequent creative rediscovery after recovering from breast cancer in 2021, Holysseus Fly’s Birthpool is a truly special six-tracker that brims with magnetic strength, devastating emotion and heartfelt beauty.

“I started writing Birthpool in Spring 2021 when I was feeling low recovering from treatment for Breast Cancer. Just like a seed having been planted in winter, I cared for a growing garden of creative ideas and allowed myself to write what I really wanted. I had been holding myself back with self doubt and fear that expressing my feelings about cancer would make it my identity as an artist. Looking back on the process of making the EP, I see this music as a true and honest reflection of moving through post-cancer grief and nurturing a new creative identity. This is my Birthpool.”

Vocalist, co-writer and pianist with critically acclaimed collective Ishmael Ensemble, Holysseus Fly has already made a powerful impression as a solo artist. The EP’s singles, 'Marigold', 'Bloom', and BBC 6 Music playlisted - 'Teach Me' have been championed by everyone from BBC 6 Music’s Lauren Laverne, Mary Ann Hobbs, Chris Hawkins, Craig Charles, Jamz Supernova, Huey Morgan to Annie Mac and ITV News, who described Bloom’s video as ‘amazing’. With her first UK tour in November '23 under her belt, received with incredible reception, Holysseus Fly’s star is very much in the ascendant.

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released November 6, 2023

Written and performed by Holysseus Fly
Produced by Rob Pemberton and Holysseus Fly in Stroud and Bristol
Engineered by Rob Pemberton
Vocals and Piano recorded at Pete Josef's Orchard Cabin, Radstock
Additional drums and percussion by James Vine
Additional writing, piano and organ on Track 3 by James Graham
Mixed by Iain Berryman
Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis Mastering
Artwork by Giulia Spadafora
Digital by Sara Lavelle and Holysseus Fly
Supported by Young Lives vs Cancer
Thank you God, my Mum, my Dad and James for all the love and support.
I couldn't have made this without you.

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Vocalist, co-writer and pianist with critically acclaimed collective Ishmael Ensemble, Holysseus Fly has already made a powerful impression as a solo artist. The EP’s singles, Marigold, Bloom, and Teach Me have
caught the attention of everyone from BBC 6 Music’s Chris Hawkins to Annie Mac, Craig Charles, Jamz Supernova, and ITV News. Holysseus Fly’s star is very much in the ascendant. ... more

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