Audra Watt – Bullet Trains (2024)
Audra Watt’s love of music began as a child as she played woodwind and keys in concerts, marching bands, and jazz bands. A burning passion for this world flared in her heart but life just took over and the desire to make music was pushed aside. As Watt approached her 40th birthday, instead of having a freaked-out existential mid-life crisis when suddenly buy sports cars or try to rekindle your youth, Watt re-ignited the flame for music; today, she is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter with her single, ‘Bullet Trains’.
Aware that time passes quickly, the US-based Watt knew she would regret not pursuing her musical passion. The debut ‘Bullet Trains’ is not something Watt thought would reach the outside world, but after receiving positive acclaim at songwriter rounds in Nashville she decided it was time.
Recorded at Nashville’s Vibe King Studio with producer Andrew King, ‘Bullet Trains’ is a sincere piano-driven ballad. Joined by professional session musicians, including King on lead guitar, listening to the track is like being set off on a silvery sonic river wrapped in a comfortable blanket. A calming concoction of bass, drums, guitar and piano carry you along while stronger ripples lap at the boat expressing both soothing tenderness and hard-hitting emotion.
For me, the harmonic melody is moving on its own, but Watt’s vocals bring heart to the track. A soulful blend of Alanis Morrissette and Tori Amos, her silky tones hold you in a warm embrace; however, flecks of honesty flutter with raw vulnerability. Tackling relationships, particularly motherhood, ‘Bullet Trains’ has nostalgic warmth with contemporary edginess. Watt explains:
“My mother told me when I was pregnant with my first child that “the days are long, but the years are short”, and it has proven to be so true. It feels like yesterday my kids were babies… This song, ‘Bullet Trains’, is what I would call the ‘Cat’s In The Cradle – Mother’s version’ – it takes you through the ups and downs of motherhood and reflects on the passage of time… it captures the bittersweet emotion of watching my kids grow independent while knowing it means they’ll eventually leave home…”
Find out more about Audra Watt on her official website, Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.
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