NZ Listener’s Songs of the Week
Paul Kelly’s Ode to His Granddaughter
Veteran Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly offers a heartfelt track from his new album Seventy, marking his seven decades. The song is addressed to his two-year-old granddaughter and reflects on the potential of seeing her 20th birthday while offering a generational apology:
“Oh I do fear my generation has been sleeping
Deep inside a fever dream
we’ve sewn the whirlwind you’ll be reaping
and eaten all the cream.”
This gentle country ballad is bittersweet, adding to Kelly’s many songs about family. It’s a touching piece that any grandad would appreciate.
Bic Runga’s Musical Journey to Paris
Returning with a new album, Bic Runga shows her shift towards electronic music, taking inspiration from Kraftwerk’s Trans-Europe Express as she reflects on her time living in the City of Light – Paris.
Harper Finn’s Emerging Talent
Harper Finn, the latest artist from the renowned Finn family, has just released his accomplished debut album, marking another export of New Zealand’s musical talent to the world.
Summary: This week’s music highlights feature Paul Kelly’s poignant tribute to his granddaughter, Bic Runga’s fresh electronic influences inspired by Paris, and Harper Finn’s promising debut, showcasing lasting family legacies in songwriting.
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