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Song of the Week: “Restoring Red” from VIA (NC) + more on the band
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This week’s song of the week comes from Cashiers, NC from an electronic duo called VIA. We’re streaming their song “Restoring Red.” Its a pretty rad song and definitely made me want to take a listen to what else they have going on. Their songs undoubtedly have a certain similar sound contributed to them, for better or for worse, but I think they have a ton of potential. Karen Austin on vocals is nothing short of awesome, talented and powerful with her range; forward even. The tunes are dreamy with a mythical feel. I’d say good drug music. Take a listen…
From the band – about the song: “This song, Restoring Red, is about having the courage to face ourself and begin healing and restoring life to all we’ve bled and still bleed dry, as a result of our own hurt and disregard for another’s life.”
RESTORING RED
© VIA 2011, 2012 All Rights Reserved. P.O. Box 875, Cashiers, NC 28717; (828) 331 0881
Vs 1: My turn to grow past a picture/draw new lines
Past time to make lust and fiction for a sign.
This time I’ll ride a spark and burn up with the flames,
To let the ashes fall, and rise, rise again
Pre-chorus: Needles bled to colorblind
Fingers spread to cover sight
Chorus: Embracing truth from white
Admitting black on ice
Restoring red to all we bled
Vs 2: Smile. These beauty days
Love. It makes a pretty face
Hush with all that empty space.
Looks can kill an honest phrase.
Pre-chorus: Needles bled to colorblind.
Fingers spread to cover sight.
Chorus: Embracing truth from white
Admitting black on ice
Restoring red to all we bled
Bridge: Instrumental
Chorus: Embracing truth from white
Admitting black on ice
Restoring red to all we bled
Bio from the band: VIA is a rock/electronica duo from Cashiers, NC. Combined with their bass-heavy, beat-laden, soaring music and hauntingly anthemic vocals, VIA is setting out to create a movement of inner healing, compassion, and living via love.
