A beautiful piano-driven mystique takes hold on “Pashley Princess,” a stirring classical track from Hayley Morton, a classically trained artist based in Brighton, England. Her upcoming album, A Chequered Past, releases on November 24th — and is preceded by several singles; “Pashley Princess” represents the fourth. The album itself takes inspiration from beloved possessions and the memories they inspire, whether it’s an old piece of clothing or vintage book. The passing-down and exchange of such items evokes the cyclical, transient nature of life.
An elegant, wintry tonal disposition takes hold initially. Gentle piano pulses align with a frolicking, free-spirited flow — sending chills with a flourishing effervescence prior to the 30-second mark. A romantic, wistful quality is apparent in the steady instrumentation — exuding a sense of melancholy and then hope as the two-minute turn hits, twinkling with radiant emotion. Balancing dramatic emotion and subdued dreaminess, “Pashley Princess” is a resonating success from Hayley Morton, whose upcoming album we’re certainly anticipating.
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Rainy Days and Late Night Drives.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
