Wave Of The Flood talks about the single that almost wasn’t

Wave Of The Flood, announces her newest single, saying it almost didn’t happen at all. 

We Stare At The Sea marks the tenth release in an ambitious series of twelve monthly singles, created in tribute to the enduring artistry of the 45rpm record and to coincide with the artist’s own 45th year. 

This latest single is the quirkiest yet, with rhythmic double and soaring accordion swells, echoing the tidal sea that inspired the song. It drives with a pace, somehow perfectly at odds with almost meditative music, becoming an instant head-bobber for listeners. 

The Singer-songwriter, Lindsay Strachan, reveals the track almost didn’t make the record:

“I had another song in mind for the album, though after a chat with my producer, Kris Drever, the week before going into the studio, I’d started to doubt whether it was the right fit for the album. He asked me to send him another couple of ideas, and he immediately picked the one I’d least expected. 

When John McCusker joined us in the studio, it just came to life. He started playing the accordion with the intention of adding fiddle later, but it was so perfect we decided not to. I’m very amused that I’ve got a track with one of the world’s best fiddle players, and he’s not even playing fiddle!”

Kris and John join, John McDonald on double bass, whose understated playful rhythm has fast become the sound of the album. Recorded by Garry Boyle at The Slate Room Studio, the arrangement leaves space for the lyrics to be heard – telling a tale of lost love, and how when life moves on, everything can change. 

We Stare At The Sea is available on all major streaming platforms from 13 March.

Supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland. 

Listen now:  https://listen.scot/wotfwss