Blue Canopy is the operation of Portland-based multi-instrumentalist, Alex Schiff. This weekend saw the release of his debut EP Mild Anxiety.
While we previously shared two of its tracks “656” and “Keys To The Garden,” we return with another track to mark the release of the EP.
“St. Albans” takes a bit of elements from the classics, showcasing elements of Beach Boys and The Beatles. There’s a playful nature that compliments the lush dreamy atmosphere created perfectly well.
As Schiff describes, the Beatles-esque sound is no accident:
St. Albans is about an old friend who I lost touch with, but consistently visits me in dreams. It’s probably my only falling out (outside of romantic relationships) that felt like a breakup. The relationship was a little toxic, but we were very, very close. We were also songwriting partners through college, and when I decided to end our band, he decided he didn’t want to ever speak with me again. The song is part reminiscent/memory lane and part my feelings about it now after all these years. I showed him the record (we communicate a little bit now) and that was his favorite song! It’s also a little bit Beatles-esque which is his favorite band, so that’s a little bit of a nod to him
Enjoy a listen to “St. Albans” below and purchase the EP at his Bandcamp.
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