Reflections
by Jake Amy
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Again
06:28
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You were here
Inside your thoughts
I can’t see
Tracing pictures of all the times
We were free
And the day for being is lost
Day for this is gone
You would play
In neighbour’s yards
I would watch in awe and smile
Again you seem so calm
Again
We’ve been watching
You’ve been holding out your hand and we see
Hazy eyes and happy smile
But you were calling
We’ve been watching
You’ve been holding out your hand and we see
Hazy eyes and happy smile
But you were calling
We’re all watching
You’re just trying
Too long we didn’t
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Water
06:56
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I calm my mind, for
To stand beside you
Water moves through me
Glide from the edge
Out to watch the sun
Surely set to rise
As I breathe
And sigh
Rise to set surely sun the watch
Out edge the from glide
Rise to set surely sun the watch
Out edge the from glide
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Autumn
05:25
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Autumn’s here for a while
Until winter falls
The leaves on the trees grow cold
Seasons pass like a storm
They’re here, then they’re gone
Our luck is they will return
Spring has sprung
And the leaves will grow
Summer sun
Makes them green
Autumn’s here
And the leaves will fall
The trees survive
Once again
Spring has sprung
And the leaves will grow
Summer sun
Makes them green
Autumn’s here
And the leaves will fall
The trees survive
Once again
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Leaves
05:47
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Leaves linger
On oak wood limbs
Leaves rustle
Leaves fall down
To pools below
Of others
Float through playgrounds
Drift away
In memories
But why are memories black and white?
Why?
Dawn is calm as ocean waves
Fog settles
Sunrise ends a past of dark
Past your sight
As wind playfully dances through the leaves
Float through playgrounds
Drift away
In memories
But why are memories black and white?
Why?
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about
"Honest, heartfelt, cinematic and cathartic; all thoughtfully arranged and beautifully executed" - Matthew Sheens
In contemplation I look through my bedroom window to a clear evening sky. Golden sunlight dances through luscious foliage. My hands make shapes on a plastic-keyed piano. Colours of yellow, blue and orange stream through my consciousness - I hear ever-changing reflections of times passed. My hands create patterns, improvising without thought. I feel heartbroken.
I am reminded by your absence that life is unforgiving, unexpected, unfair. You're where we will all be some day - a part of the land.
I acknowledge that this work was created on stolen land. I pay my respect to its true owners - the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. I would like to thank them for caring for this beautiful region for over 80,000 years. It is thanks to their knowledge, wisdom and tireless work that I can find comfort and inspiration in this beautiful country.
Featured in this recording is vocalist and long-time collaborator Rose Bassett. Rose and I met at university where our love for music, humour and politics combined. We’ve been involved in a variety of projects together, and I am once again so privileged to work with such an incredible musician and friend.
Each song on this EP aims to paint its own landscape. I hope you find comfort in these images.
In contemplation I look through my bedroom window to a clear evening sky. Golden sunlight dances through luscious foliage. My hands make shapes on a plastic-keyed piano. Colours of yellow, blue and orange stream through my consciousness - I hear ever-changing reflections of times passed. My hands create patterns, improvising without thought. I feel heartbroken.
I am reminded by your absence that life is unforgiving, unexpected, unfair. You're where we will all be some day - a part of the land.
I acknowledge that this work was created on stolen land. I pay my respect to its true owners - the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. I would like to thank them for caring for this beautiful region for over 80,000 years. It is thanks to their knowledge, wisdom and tireless work that I can find comfort and inspiration in this beautiful country.
Featured in this recording is vocalist and long-time collaborator Rose Bassett. Rose and I met at university where our love for music, humour and politics combined. We’ve been involved in a variety of projects together, and I am once again so privileged to work with such an incredible musician and friend.
Each song on this EP aims to paint its own landscape. I hope you find comfort in these images.
credits
released June 12, 2021
Double Bass: Robbie Finch
Drums: Patrick Danao
Percussion: Javier Fredes
Piano: Jake Amy
Trumpet: Ashley Ballat
Vocals: Rose Bassett
‘Again’ and ‘Water’ composed by Jake Amy and Rose Bassett
‘Autumn’ and ‘Leaves’ composed by Jake Amy
Mixed and Produced by Jake Amy
Mastered at dB Mastering by Kathy Naunton
Recorded at The Aviary Recording Studio by Fraser Montgomery, April 2021
Cover Artwork by Hannah McKittrick
Director, Editing and Colour Grading: Jamie Barry
Director of Photography: Ryan Bell
Camera Operators: Jamie Barry, Ryan Bell
Animations: Jake Amy
Dedicated to Angus Gray and Lynette Papadopoulos
20% of all profits will be donated to the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation: www.wurundjeri.com.au
Double Bass: Robbie Finch
Drums: Patrick Danao
Percussion: Javier Fredes
Piano: Jake Amy
Trumpet: Ashley Ballat
Vocals: Rose Bassett
‘Again’ and ‘Water’ composed by Jake Amy and Rose Bassett
‘Autumn’ and ‘Leaves’ composed by Jake Amy
Mixed and Produced by Jake Amy
Mastered at dB Mastering by Kathy Naunton
Recorded at The Aviary Recording Studio by Fraser Montgomery, April 2021
Cover Artwork by Hannah McKittrick
Director, Editing and Colour Grading: Jamie Barry
Director of Photography: Ryan Bell
Camera Operators: Jamie Barry, Ryan Bell
Animations: Jake Amy
Dedicated to Angus Gray and Lynette Papadopoulos
20% of all profits will be donated to the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation: www.wurundjeri.com.au
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Jake Amy Melbourne, Australia
Naarm-based pianist Jake Amy is one of Australia’s most exciting nu-jazz keyboardists. Their sound synthesises up-tempo future-sonic jazz with hip-hop breakbeats, luscious synth harms, afro-cuban grooves, and absolute virtuosity.
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