After touring 2010’s Ship of Light album, culminating in their last performance at Flow Festival in Helsinki, August 2011, one chapter closed and another began. Prompted in part by long standing singer Reeta Vestman taking the opportunity to study musical theatre in London, Husky Rescue main man, multi instrumentalist and producer Marko Nyberg decided to strip everything down and start afresh, changing pretty much everything, to head into a more intimate, bright and natural direction. Deciding on a new singer he met up with the intriguing and mysterious Swedish vocalist Johanna Kalén in Stockholm and impressed and enthused with her utterly beautiful voice and ‘neo-hippy’ outlook, he also drafted in his old English friend, and honourary Finn, Antony Bentley (son of a moose skull player, always trekking the vast landscapes of computer music) and realized that this new line-up was heading exactly where he wanted and could bring to life the new music that he was hearing in his head. Having written a bunch of new songs they decamped to Greenpoint, the Brooklyn studio of an enthusiastic vintage keyboard collector, to record them. Now finished they will be released this year.
Finland’s Husky Rescue took shape in the early 21st century, as Marko pulled together 20-odd musician pals to record. Since that initial gathering, the project has only picked up speed. Between 2004 and 2010, Husky Rescue has released three full-length albums and a remixes/rarities compilation, as well as a plethora of singles and EPs. Across these albums one sees the growth of Marko's skill, from a young artist honing his craft to a man who knows exactly where he is going.
Hard to place into any easy genre classification but unique and beautiful, Husky Rescue’s sound reconstitutes pieces of alt. country, depressive disco, and pop into an incomparably distinctive, cinematic universe, laced with lyrics of love delivered with a longing melancholy.
Husky Rescue’s debut album, ‘Country Falls’, hit stores in October of 2004. It remains their most barebones and thoroughly chill album, opening on an adorable ode to a sleepy kitten and culminating with the uplifting tale of a good man. The cinematic sceneries found on the debut were further expanded onto 2007’s ‘Ghost is Not Real’ which turned up the sonic experimentation and detailed production without sacrificing the catchy, pop aesthetic. Heavily featuring Jari Salo, the quirky visionary behind Pepe Deluxé and a long-time friend of Marko's, Ship of Light was released in January of 2010. All of these albums were consistently met by positive reviews in Pitchfork, Tiny Mix Tapes, Allmusic, Q, Uncut, NME, The Times, The Guardian, Daily Telegraph (Album of the Week), Mojo, Artrocker, Clash, Sunday Times (CD of the Week) and musicOMH, amongst others.
With Marko at the helm, having commanded a collaborative supporting cast that made up a who's who of the Helsinki music scene, Husky Rescue's instrumentals have become increasingly orchestrated, yet remain perfectly executed. Nothing is ever overplayed or out of place, the music settling in great relief into the vocals. From the beginning, digital illustrator Kustaa Saksi has crafted the visual side of the project, perfectly capturing the mood with his detailed yet minimalist style, reminiscent of the ukiyo-e paintings and masking-based comic style of Japan.
Husky Rescue have performed on the stages of Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Austin City Limits. They've toured extensively in the UK and Europe, and played select shows in North America.
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Vocals: Johanna Kalén
Guitar: Antony Bentley
Keys: Marko Nyberg
Diamonds In The Sky
Husky Rescue Lyrics
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Swaying my rose white strings
I am hacking the wind with my wings
I am closing my eyes
I am flying to restless night
The angels they smile on my flight
I am casting my favourite sins
I want to believe this is real
Shining in the night
Diamonds in the sky
Sweet dreams in the girl's paradise
Its no way to sing
playing my tambourine
Feeling the pinch on my skin
I am closer to sky
Diamonds are flying high
Demons require my right
Shining the night
Diamonds in the sky
Sweet dreams in girls paradise
Shining the night
Diamonds in the sky
Sweet dreams in girl's paradise
The lyrics to Husky Rescue's song "Diamonds in the Sky" describe a dream-like state where the singer feels as though they are flying with wings, swaying back and forth as if on a swing, and playing a tambourine. They mention "hacking the wind" which could be a reference to fighting against the forces of life and overcoming obstacles. The angels smile on their flight suggesting a sense of safety and guidance through this dreamlike experience. The singer mentions that they feel safe from their dreams and that they are casting their favourite sins, perhaps indicating a feeling of liberation from the constraints of reality or societal norms. The overall feeling of the song is dreamy and ethereal.
The lyrics of this song are open to interpretation, and they have been interpreted in many different ways. Some have suggested that the song is about breaking free from societal constraints and social norms. The line "the angels they smile on my flight" has also been interpreted as a religious reference, suggesting that the singer is under the protection of a higher power. The idea of diamonds in the sky could be a metaphor for enlightenment, rebirth, or transcendence.
Line by Line Meaning
In the midst of my swing.
As I move back and forth, I am caught in a moment of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Swaying my rose white strings
I am playing my guitar, creating music that is lyrically beautiful and poetic.
I am hacking the wind with my wings
I am resisting the tumultuous and relentless forces of nature by using my strength and resilience.
I am closing my eyes
I am attempting to block out distraction and negativity and instead focus on my inner self and peace of mind.
I am flying to restless night
I am exploring the darkness and uncertainty of my own inner being, as if taking a journey through my subconscious.
The angels they smile on my flight
Even in the midst of my struggles and uncertainty, I feel watched over and protected by something greater than myself.
I am safe from my dreams
Though my dreams might be tumultuous or scary, I am shielded from them and given peace of mind.
I am casting my favourite sins
I might be indulging in things that are not good for me, but I am doing so anyway, relishing the experience.
I want to believe this is real
Despite my uncertainty, I am holding onto the belief that what I am seeing and experiencing is real and meaningful.
Shining in the night
The stars are bright and visible, bringing a sense of light into the darkness and uncertainty.
Diamonds in the sky
The stars are like glittering diamonds, symbols of beauty and hope among the darkness.
Sweet dreams in the girl's paradise
In a world filled with struggle and uncertainty, there is still beauty and joy to be found, especially in the hearts and minds of young girls who are hopeful and optimistic.
Its no way to sing
Things might not be perfect or ideal, and perhaps my music is not reaching the quality or audience that I want.
playing my tambourine
Even if things are not perfect, I am still making music and enjoying the experience of creating something unique and special.
Feeling the pinch on my skin
I am acutely aware of my limitations and the pain or struggles that I might be experiencing, but I am continuing to press on and create.
I am closer to sky
Despite my struggles, I am still striving for greatness and reaching for the stars.
Diamonds are flying high
The stars that once seemed so distant and unattainable are now within my reach, almost as if I too can soar to the heavens.
Demons require my right
In spite of my gains and successes, there are still those who seek to bring me down or keep me from reaching my full potential.
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In the midst of my swing.
Swaying my rose white strings
I am hacking the wind with my wings
I am closing my eyes
I am flying to restless night
The angels they smile on my flight
I am safe from my dreams
I am casting my favourite sins
I want to believe this is real
Shining in the night
Diamonds in the sky
Sweet dreams in the girl's paradise
Its no way to sing
Playing my tambourine
Feeling the pinch on my skin
I am closer to sky
Diamonds are flying high
Demons require my right
Shining the night
Diamonds in the sky
Sweet dreams in girls paradise
Shining the night
Diamonds in the sky
Sweet dreams in girl's paradise