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“Meticulously executed soul/jazz… From soulful summer heat (Somewhere) and Steely Dan-style silkiness (Work Out) to piano ballads (Never Going Home) and positive vibes (Chip In), Burning Rome sizzles from start to end”. – Tony Clayton-Lea – The Irish Times
“In an age when people are discouraged from fighting for freedom, humanity and a better world – it’s heartening to witness an artist put his activist spirit front and centre of his musical identity.” – Dean van Nguyen – The Dublin Inquirer
The Story of the Song
‘i go through something too‘ is a song about empathy and the ripple effects of how we treat each other. Verse 1 is about our personal relationships at home, while verse 2 talks about the connections we have as humans worldwide. Our ability to understand and experience the suffering of oppressed people wherever they are in the world is what makes us human.
Musically it’s a midtempo soul tune, with horns, trademark vocal harmonies and a jazzy trumpet break.
Note to DJs: There’s an abrupt acapella stop at the end of the song since it runs straight into the next track on the album.
Bio
Danny Groenland is a soul singer, songwriter & flautist, making music for the feet and for the mind. His songs blend a love of melody from The Beatles, social themes from Marvin Gaye & Curtis Mayfield and an obsession with all things D’Angelo. Playing with a team of top jazz and funk players, Groenland specialises in warm vocal harmonies, flute improvisation, conscious lyrics and positive grooves.
A father of two, Danny has remained completely independent, releasing 3 albums, 2 EPs and several collaborative singles. Album number 3 ‘burning rome’ is out now on Bandcamp.
Credits
‘i go through something too‘ (Danny Groenland)
Danny Groenland: vocals
Claire Young: vocals
Johnny Taylor: piano, keyboard
Graham Heaney: bass guitar
Rob Kennedy: drums
James Spalding: percussion
Jake Curran: electric guitar
Yuzuha O’Halloran: alto saxophone
Ian Finlay: tenor saxophone
Mason McMillen: tenor saxophone
Bill Blackmore: trumpet
Ken McCabe: production
Album Release
‘i go through something too‘ is the tenth single from Groenland’s new album, burning rome, a concept album focussing on issues like climate change, the environment, war, inequality, homelessness and police brutality. These songs are inspired by the classic soul singers such as Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. The album is now available on Bandcamp and vinyl, with a staggered waterfall release on streaming platforms.
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