“Beautifully swelling cello-folk...Wes Swing creates a rich and lilting soundscape that is a sheer joy to explore." The classically trained Virginia based cellist, singer and multi-instrumentalist creates music of an alternative folk and pop variety and “pushes upon the boundaries of what defines the singer-songwriter genre". In live performance, Wes Swing loops his cello and violin, combining layered strings and lyrics imbued with poetry with a full backing band. “Like a cold fall night pierces a mountain hollow...” writes Stephanie Garcia of The Hook.
“Swing began his musical journey as a four-year-old violinist, developing an early appreciation for classical music”, finding his true musical love in the cello while in college at William and Mary. After graduating with a degree in Latin, Wes taught for three years before quitting his teaching job and turning to music full time. Lyrically, a love of the classics comes through in his “imagist lyrics and formally literate arrangements.” Swing's current project is his full length debut album "Through a Fogged Glass". The new album is a not simply a collection of songs, but a landscape of sound, having been written and arranged with much care as one complete work. Swing wrote most of the album in a cabin in the woods where he would “crank up the wood stove on cold nights and experiment with literary influences.” "Through a Fogged Glass" will see its official release in January of 2011, followed by an extensive tour.
Throughout the recording project, Swing had the opportunity to work with many talented musicians. Backing vocals on "Through a Fogged Glass" were performed by the lovely folk singer Devon Sproule, and the talented Brian Caputo played drums and percussion. Wes has built a band around the album, with percussion, bass, and backing vocals combining with a string quartet to realize the full harmonies on the album in a live setting. Swing's first major recognition was to win the 2008 First Amendment Writes songwriting competition. Since then, he has been invited to speak and perform for the Piedmont Council of the Arts, and continues to hold a busy schedule of shows, sharing the stage with such diverse artists as: Rufus Wainwright, Theresa Andersson, Horse Feathers, Lost in the Trees, Basia Bulat, Devon Sproule, and many others.
"Wes Swing is creating a very unique and personal style of music", combining elements of minimalism, folk, and rock to create an original sound. "Through a Fogged Glass" represents this variety in a holistic way, with string filled instrumentals surrounded by songs of family, longing, and imagery. For the music of Wes Swing, “listening is the biggest and most beautiful reward of all.”
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Ghosts
Wes Swing Lyrics
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I′m seeing ghosts and ghosts
The lyrics in Wes Swing's song "Ghosts" may be open to interpretation, but there are a few possible ways to approach them. One way to understand them is to see them as describing the feeling of being haunted by memories or past experiences. The line "no sleep on your face" could be interpreted as indicating that the singer's mind is restless and troubled, possibly due to insomnia or anxiety. The reference to "ghosts" then suggests that there are lingering echoes of the past that continue to haunt the singer, perhaps in the form of memories, regrets, or unresolved emotions.
Another way to read these lyrics is to see them as a metaphor for the elusive nature of truth and meaning. The phrase "seeing ghosts and ghosts" might suggest that the singer is struggling to discern what is real and what is illusory. In this interpretation, the ghosts could stand for things that are veiled or hidden from view, or for elusive aspects of the self that are difficult to grasp or understand. The line "no sleep on your face" could be seen as an indication that the singer is searching for answers or clarity, but continues to be haunted by uncertainty.
Overall, the lyrics in Wes Swing's "Ghosts" are poetic and poignant, evoking a sense of introspection and contemplation. Whether they are read as a reflection on the past or an investigation of the present, they invite the listener to reflect on the complexity of the human experience and the various things that vie for our attention and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
No sleep on your face
You look tired and exhausted.
I'm seeing ghosts and ghosts
I'm haunted by memories and regrets of the past.
Writer(s): Swing Wes
Contributed by Jordyn L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Foteni Tiffany
Beautiful song and choreography!
CT
a truly inspiring video and song!
Julia Jones
just beautiful!
jeffy_geee
agreed!
yessirov yessirov
incredible!!!!!