#398
The Emerald Armada - Like A Dog and My Dearest Friend (LIVE IN SESSION)
Tuesday 14th December, 2016
They say: “Like A Dog was written in about 3 minuets, around 1am. I think it’s a really relatable song that can fit into any mould.
To me it’s basically about not giving up on whatever it is you are doing, and the song song is from the point of view of watching others that have given up, or who don’t really have the drive or courage to just put their heads down and go for it.
My Dearest Friend is a bit special to us. The song came about after a festival in Devon, England called Altitude Festival. It was in this tiny village, in a field... all the makings of a festival really.
It was a particularly beautiful night and I remember taking a moment to just appreciate how lucky we can be sometime to get to visits these places and meet these people AND they pay us to do it. The second part of the song came from our old friend Ben Hamilton, believe it or not, it actually came in a dream a few days after. We just knew it was a perfect fit, and symbolised the end of Ben’s time with the Armada.
- Neil Augustus Allen."
We say: “As expected, the mighty Emerald Armada treated us to a rollicking, barnstorming session in Studio 8, with their irresistible brand of Celtic-infused alt-rock in full swing.
However, that's not to say that they're a one-trick pony, far from it, with both tracks offering a tantalising array of timbres and textures. Good-time music, yes, but with a sense of emotion and integrity.”
The Emerald Armada are set to bring their thrilling live show to The Limelight, Belfast, on December 21st, with Brand New Friend, Brash Isaac and Life Goals in support.
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