Choir Boy - "Gathering Swans" (Official Audio)

The title track from Choir Boy's album, 'Gathering Swans.'
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Salt Lake City’s indie pop favorites Choir Boy return after four years with the release of their cosmic album, Gathering Swans. An emotionally powerful record, full of poignant heartbreak and gently steeped in pop nostalgia, Choir Boy push their distinctive sound further, while tenderly romancing the unsuspected.
Since the release of their well-received 2016 debut Passive With Desire, of which Slug Magazine’s Erin Moore declares to be “...packed with songs that are infectious by way of their sound, as well as their emotion...”, and their 2018 single “Sunday Light”, the band evolved from singer Adam Klopp’s project accompanied by a rotating cast of players into a solidified, permanent lineup featuring long-time collaborator and bassist Chaz Costello, saxophonist and keyboardist Jeff Kleinman, and guitarist Michael Paulsen. Following a series of tours with such notable acts as Cold Cave, Snail Mail, and Ceremony, Choir Boy began writing their new album. Proving to be a worthy successor, Gathering Swans builds upon Choir Boy’s infectiousness with unique pop sensibilities and impeccable polish.
The first single, Complainer, demonstrates Klopp’s angelic voice effortlessly floating within the heart-wrenchingly somber melodies, that in a tender state, will surely render tears. Lyrically, the song poses a form of wounded optimism, declaring “Oh my life, what a pitiful thing to hear...But it’s not that bad...I’m just a complainer”. Tracks such as Toxic Eye undoubtedly present the touching “choral-pop” sound that has come to be a hallmark of Choir Boy. Repetitious, layered vocal hooks that fade into the background, allowing the absence between breaths to be filled with the serene melody that embodies the foundation of Choir Boy’s appeal, demonstrating that the ethereal moments between the bright choruses and memorable hooks are as equally crucial and unforgettable as the lyrical content itself. A slightly more solemn ballad, Eat The Frog, skillfully adapts Choir Boy’s taste for nostalgia and translates such desire into a fully mature statement. The propulsive drive behind Eat The Frog possesses the emotional equivalent to sitting atop a hillside, just outside of the city, gazing at the sunset on a warm Summer night.
Creative, sincere, passionate and glaring with intention, Gathering Swans paints a bright, hopeful, and deeply heartfelt image that will most assuredly attract anyone who accompanies Choir Boy upon their journey.
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[@Burdhtroth]

Who am I to be mourning
My simple mysteries unfurled
When I have the privilege to be
Gathering swans for the new world
Like angels we’ll fly
Gliding on
And trumpets will sigh
Solemn as the ashes rise
Burn down the gallery
God’s greatest gag of suffering
Could there be happiness at least?
Or could murder be mercy?
Now I hear the children laughing
Amidst the feathers they will twirl
Snowy white in the springtime
Gathering swans for the new world
The years will fly by
Diving on
And mothers will cry
Solemn as the ashes rise
Burn down the gallery
God’s greatest gag of suffering
Could there be happiness at least?
Or could murder be mercy?
In fifty years we’ll see
Maybe we’ll have a family
Our children will dance and laugh and sing
Baby, happy anniversary

[@mrPauljacob]

Thank you

[@roseanni693]

Extraordinary band.Adam Klopp´s voice is outstanding !!

[@elia_ssss]

My absolute favorite from the album :)))

[@ranchintime2207]

This song is absolutely the most beautiful I've ever heard

[@goodluckinlife777]

absolutely serene

[@nikkili8944]

This song gets me everytime... The feelz! 😶 Definitely my favourite song from the album. So beautiful, enchanting and melancholic! 🖤

[@traceoflife1234]

What a great group. Love supporting them and look forward to the rescheduled tour I had tickets too. Their trajectory is skys the limit. Keep being you all!

[@fabianaamaral5999]

Beautiful... They are so precious, such talented boys

[@ihatepeacocks3503]

[Verse 1]
Who am I to be mourning
My simple mysteries unfurled
When I have the privilege to be
Gathering swans for the new world
[Pre-Chorus]
Like angels we’ll fly
Gliding on
And trumpets will sigh
Solemn as the ashes rise
[Chorus]
Burn down the gallery
God’s greatest gag of suffering
Could there be happiness at least?
Or could murder be mercy?
[Verse 2]
Now I hear the children laughing
Amidst the feathers they will twirl
Snowy white in the springtime
Gathering swans for the new world
[Pre-Chorus]
The years will fly by
Diving on
And mothers will cry
Solemn as the ashes rise
[Chorus]
Burn down the gallery
God’s greatest gag of suffering
Could there be happiness at least?
Or could murder be mercy?
In fifty years we’ll see
Maybe we’ll have a family
Our children will dance and laugh and sing
Baby, happy anniversary

[@illswallowmyfeelingsuntilipop]

Quién soy yo para estar de luto
Mis simples misterios desplegados
Cuando tengo el privilegio de estar
Reuniendo cisnes para el nuevo mundo
{Pre-Coro}
Como ángeles volaremos
Planeando
Y las trompetas suspirarán
Solemne como las cenizas se levantan
{Coro}
Quema la galería
La mayor mordaza del sufrimiento de Dios
¿Podría haber al menos felicidad?
¿O podría el asesinato ser misericordia?
{Verso 2}
Ahora oigo reír a los niños
En medio de las plumas que giran
Blanco como la nieve en la primavera
Reuniendo cisnes para el nuevo mundo
{Pre-Coro}
Los años pasarán volando
Buceando
Y las madres llorarán
Solemne como las cenizas se levantan
{Coro}
Quema la galería
La mayor mordaza del sufrimiento de Dios
¿Podría haber al menos felicidad?
¿O podría el asesinato ser misericordia?
En cincuenta años veremos
Tal vez tengamos una familia
Nuestros hijos bailarán y reirán y cantarán
Bebé, feliz aniversario

[@tripzville7569]

Simply beautiful song. Blessings from Tripzville in New Zealand.

[@Shioumenato]

Absolutely devastating

[@AngelHernandez.7]

Wow! These guys are amazing!

[@el_rocanlover6094]

One of my favorites singles... great new album by Choir Boy!

[@luciendoom88]

Absolutely beautiful

[@x97s]

Oh so beautiful

[@jessicaweber3562]

Very nice !

[@joshrthc]

So so good

[@luciendoom88]

I love choir boy

[@angelcorealanza1452]

Tiene una letra 😢muy hermosa está canción transmite melancolía

[@NeoLudditevisons]

Great!! Deffo gonna buy this album

[@DJAndyAllnighter]

Nice. Cheers from Peru!

[@luciendoom88]

I love choir boy Adam is my guy

[@thebaron132]

Really fucking good!!

[@jinwookkang9493]

goooooood

[@cassylk22]

I need lyrics!

[@meowmew4323]

Fucking wokeeee