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Dynamic Singer-Songwriter Maryen Cairns Drops her New Single “Give To The Chase (live)”
Guernsey, (April 5, 2024) - Dynamic singer-songwriter Maryen Cairns releases her latest single “Give To The Chase” (Live) from her upcoming album “One Woman Band, Live at Echotown Studios, Vol. 1” due out on May 3rd.
It is a song close to Maryen’s heart, as it was written while she was mothering her four young children while living in an off-the-grid yurt on a rainforest mountaintop in SE Queensland, Australia.
At that time, Cairns’ decision to record the song at home alone marked the beginning of a transformative journey that led to the creation of both “Give To The Chase” and her 2012 album “Stories from the Red Tent.” The album is a conceptual exploration, where a group of women convene to share stories and forge connections within the sanctuary of The Red Tent.
In the song, Maryen personifies Mother Earth, singing both as her and as herself.
I hear you call my love and it hurts me to know you will fall on your journey of life
And I can’t always pick up the pieces of a broken toy or a broken dream
So I will try to teach you resilience, I will try to teach you hope
With patience, fortitude, perseverance, faith
You will plunge into life and enjoy her flight
So run my little one, run for your life,
Fly the currents, preserve mother earth,
Duck, dive, swoop, survive
Give to the chase, give to the chase
You’re in the human race
I hear the earth, mother, she is crying in pain at the ruin of her forests and trees,
and the air is so think she can’t breathe now, she is coughing dirt and her eyes stream red, s
o I will try to teach all the children to clean her wounds, balm her pain,
make rivers flow, clean the air, plant trees,
She will bloom to life, all enjoy her flight
So run my little one, run for your life,
Fly the currents, preserve mother earth,
Duck, dive, swoop, survive
Give to the chase, give to the chase
You’re in the human race
I hear your voice, Nana, you are smiling at the vision clear, this view so dear
to your heart, Nana, to our future, ‘cause it hurts to watch your young destroy
All this beauty that we inherited, bounty that was ours to share
But you know we must, you know we trust,
We can save the earth, we can save her life… save her life
So run my little one, run for your life,
Fly the colours, preserve mother earth,
Duck, dive, swoop, survive
Give to the chase, give to the chase, give to the chase
You’re in the human race
The lyrics compel listeners to contemplate our role as caretakers of the Earth and the interconnectedness of all living beings.
During Maryen’s solo performances on tour as a one woman band, she takes the stage to perform “Give To The Chase '' with nothing but percussion and vocals. In this live rendition, Cairns channels a shamanic energy, calling out a plea for Mother Earth.
With each beat of the drum, the song resonates as a rallying cry for environmental stewardship as well as for a more sustainable future.
On recording the video, Cairns says:
Shot from one angle, and obviously just the one take… captures the beautiful stage decorations and lights along with the energy and joy of the song through the expressed intention of healing our mother earth together.”
About Maryen
Maryen Cairns, a seasoned singer-songwriter, has made her mark in the music industry with her distinctive folk-pop compositions over the past three decades. Now residing in Guernsey, her music offers solace through its allegorical themes.
Having released seven solo albums, Maryen has garnered acclaim and benefited from the mentorship of renowned producer Chris Kimsey known for his work with the Rolling Stones. Collaborations with former Marillion frontman Fish and others have enriched her musical journey.
Currently, Maryen is gearing up to release a series of live albums, starting with "One Woman Band, Live at Echotown Studios, Vol 1," her debut vinyl release. This marks a significant milestone in her career.
As a solo artist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and storytelling songwriter, Maryen's compositions are characterized by intricate narratives and vivid imagery. Her recent work draws inspiration from a 10-date solo tour across the UK in August 2023, aimed at connecting with her audience grown during the pandemic. Initiatives like The Cairns Club and a popular livestream series have further fueled her creative pursuits.
Following the tour, Maryen collaborated with producer Chris Kimsey in the studio, delivering captivating performances of her catalog. The resulting sessions yielded nine tracks for her upcoming album, showcasing her artistry and versatility.
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