Patrick Grossi, broadly often known as ACTIVE CHILD, the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer, introduces his latest single, “I Know What to Say Now.” Co-produced by Alex Goose (Kali Uchis, Infantile Gambino, Vince Staples), the observe continues ACTIVE CHILD’s inventive reawakening, revealing one more layer of his intimate internal world. Launched by the tender murmur of his younger son, the tune highlights Grossi’s signature ethereal and mesmerizing vocals, capturing a poignant second the place familial love rises to appease each thoughts and spirit – LISTEN HERE.
“’I Know What to Say Now’ began with a voice observe of my youngest,” says ACTIVE CHILD. “His phrases shook me up and impressed me the identical evening to put in writing, fueled by an intense feeling of reassurance and security throughout a interval of private transformation. I had a sparse thought already began of a 2-chord loop with drums, however as soon as the recording of him was put at first, it helped me discover my phrases. Later, the association was fleshed out in a session at my Pasadena studio with Mike Haldeman (Moses Sumney, Dijon, Jamire Williams), who added oboe and guitar. The ultimate touches of a Rhodes piano melody by Daniel Abraham Jr., a snaking bass line within the refrain by Mike Montgomery, and soulful backing vocals from Marley Bleu and Moorea Masa introduced all of it collectively. “
Accompanying the observe is a brand new visualizer that follows ACTIVE CHILD by downtown Los Angeles, transferring amongst bankers, day merchants, and the company world’s on a regular basis “adults.” Although he initially seems to mix in with the group, there’s an underlying rigidity. Grossi feels momentarily energized by the town’s hustle, but conscious that he doesn’t actually belong. The go well with he wears, borrowed from his father, symbolizes the deepening theme of household anchoring this new musical chapter. In the meantime, his signature look, from the orange hat to the white socks, and unkempt beard, stays unmistakably current, highlighting the twin identities he continues to navigate as each an artist and particular person – WATCH THE VISUALIZER HERE.
“I Know What to Say Now” follows “Coming Up,” his first launch after a 5-year hiatus. The observe was featured on KCRW’s: Morning Turns into Eclectic and earned reward from Brooklyn Vegan, Melodic Journal and RIFF Journal, which wrote:“The tranquil melody at first actually helps you to take within the introspective nature of Grossi’s lyricism, and it slowly grows into some intricate drum fills that set up the tune’s emotional profundity.” Keep tuned for extra ACTIVE CHILD quickly.
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