The Welsh-born singer is the younger brother of recording artist Jem. After co-writing songs for her debut Finally Woken and follow-up Down To Earth, Yestyn sent a 4 track demo to tastemaker DJ Nic Harcourt of Los Angeles’ KCRW. Nic’s early radio support for “Last Day Of Your Life” and subsequent placing of the song in the new series of 90210 brought Glass Pear’s debut album Streets of love to a much wider audience.
Music supervisors picked up on the buzz with Gossip Girl/Mad Men’s Alex Patsavas saying that Glass Pear “will have a big impact in the future. [He writes} beautiful, melodic, well-crafted pop songs.”
More high-profile synchs followed, with eight-track EP Sweet America described by Direct Current Music as “calmly studied folk/pop, effortlessly buoyed by his soaring falsetto, chiming guitars, velvety production and gorgeously hymnal melodic lines.”
Going the unusual route of running his own record label WOL Records, Yestyn has sold over 30,000 downloads without any major or indie label backing at all.
After co-writing “Be Yours” for VV Brown’s forthcoming album on Capitol Records, Glass Pear recorded and produced his self-titled sophomore album.
Reflecting his love of Beach Boys’ harmonies, Britpop and Radioheadesque rhythms, the album Glass Pear is a breezy, mellifluous slice of alternative pop heaven.
Out now on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and Bandcamp, look out for London live dates in March 2012.
Planet Earth
Glass Pear Lyrics
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Another place, it's getting dangerous
All around the world
All around the world
You bet your life, we gonna make it
Just like the stars, we'll all be famous
All around the world
The opening lines of Glass Pear's song "Planet Earth" present an image of a futuristic, space-traveling world that is distinct from our current reality. The first two lines, "Another day, another spaceship / Another place, it's getting dangerous" imply a world where spaceships and space travel are common occurrences. However, the line "it's getting dangerous" suggests that this world may be fraught with danger or at risk of destruction. Glass Pear's lyrics suggest that this futuristic world isn't perfect and that the dangers posed by this world are ubiquitous.
The lyrics "All around the world / All around the world" are repeated twice, emphasizing the universal nature of the song's message. Glass Pear's emphasis on the phrase "All around the world" conjures an image of global unity - a reality where national borders and divisions are dismantled. The lyrics suggest that everyone is in this together, transcending differences of nationality and ethnicity. The lyrics "You bet your life, we gonna make it" depict a world where humans don't give up easily, even in the face of danger. The line "Just like the stars, we'll all be famous" suggests that even in this futuristic world, the human desire for fame and recognition still exists. Overall, Glass Pear's song "Planet Earth" presents a picture of a world that is united, resilient, but also in danger.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day, another spaceship
Every day brings another journey, on another spacecraft.
Another place, it's getting dangerous
With every new place comes greater risk and danger.
All around the world
These experiences are being shared all over the globe.
You bet your life, we gonna make it
Success is our only option, we are putting everything we have into making it happen.
Just like the stars, we'll all be famous
Our ultimate goal is to reach the level of fame and recognition that the stars have achieved.
All around the world
This journey and our eventual success will be witnessed and celebrated all across the world.
Writer(s): Justin Griffiths
Contributed by Skyler M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.