On 'Trick of the Light', Bryan Estepa combines heavenly melodies and a melancholic air on this irresistible slice of indie guitar pop, singing about acceptance, letting go and allowing yourself to feel whatever it is that comes out while you’re treading new waters. As always with his songwriting, there are layered poetic brushstrokes in the way Estepa blends and informs his songs with multiple meanings.
lyrics
If I could memorise the feeling
I will use it when I'm old
For those times I have forgotten you
Banking on revelations
But the brave will not slip twice
Made us wonder if it's the best we can do
Letting go is hard
Even if we pull down our guard
And I'll toss and turn till I can't sleep at all
Lately I get the feeling
I'm a stranger in my head
Should I recognise the face in view?
Letting go is hard
Even if we pull down our guard
And I'll toss and turn till I can't sleep at all
When we look it's bright
We're all falling for the trick of the light
I'll amuse myself till daytime turns to night
credits
released January 15, 2021
Words & Music by Bryan Estepa
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Josh Pyke
Recorded at Timshel Industries
Mastered by Josh Schuberth
Bryan Estepa - Vocals, Guitars, Banjo & Toy Piano
Josh Pyke - Bass, Guitars, Synths, xylophone & Percussion
Russell Crawford - Drums, Percussion & Backing Vocals
Jadey O'Regan - Piano & Organ