David Deacon fights the good fight with his new single and lyric video The Soldiers Of The Universe — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The first single from the Canadian blues singer’s recently released album Good Day Good Night, the Leonard Cohenesque Soldiers Of The Universe establishes a poignant tone that manages to be both introspective and transcendent. Its message is punctuated with a chorus that is both meditational and existential, conveying the powerful sentiment: “Choose not to feel harmed and you cannot be harmed.”
Soldiers Of The Universe also spotlights his band’s musical prowess. With Andy Ryan’s opening guitar work, the song begins with a hint of Caribbean rhythms before delving into a chorus that resonates on a deeply spiritual level. The supporting vocalists tastefully enhance the song, and the guitar solo is nothing short of sublime. The track’s transformation from questioning to answering is a journey through cool, soothing sounds.
The followup to his album four and his second full-length release of 2023, Good Day Good Night is a rich exploration of a wide range of emotions, delivering more of Deacon’s bluesy, gutsy guitar-driven sound. It’s the latest chapter in a career that has spanned decades and traversed various creative endeavours, including poetry, songwriting, painting and more, all while maintaining a passion for adventure. His journey has included stints as an art student in Paris, a race car driver, a businessman and advertising executive. His story is one of constant evolution and unwavering pursuit of his passions.
In a world that often disregards the beauty of age and experience, Deacon’s music challenges the status quo and encourages listeners to appreciate the depth of character and artistry that emerges over time.
Watch the video for Soldiers Of The Universe above, sample Good Day Good Night below, and ride with David Deacon at his website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
