As we dive into ‘Kite Without a String’, it is quite apparent how the record is the result of a personal grounding process, if you will. It’s an album that invites listeners to appreciate the simple things, to look closer around them, recognising the joy in community and in the simplicity of daily life. It’s a powerful message, especially during such frail and tempestuous times. John Lebanon is quite the perfect music vessel for it, here indulging in heartwarming folk-leaning goodness with an enhanced kinetic allure and hints of Middle Eastern elements.
Throughout eight tracks, the core concepts behind ‘Kite Without a Strings’ are fully fleshed out in the form of an introspective journey, one that starts with confusion and uncertainty, and ends in belonging and acceptance. Written between Bristol and Beirut, the record features songs in English and Arabic, reflecting the multi-cultural vision that stems from Lebanon’s expert artistry.
Delving deeper into the meaningful lyrical ethos that propels the album, we are told: “It explores themes of identity, belonging, faith, and the search for balance in an increasingly distracted world. Rather than offering grand statements, the songs focus on small moments: conversations, landscapes, memories, and the relationships that help us stay grounded.” It’s a vulnerable, honest record, one that finds glory in John Lebanon’s tender and introspective songwriting. We suspect listeners will highly relate to it 🙂
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