The Song:
Ever since rjd2 and singer-songwriter Aaron Livingston announced the formation of Icebird, and along with it the October 11th release date for their album, The Abandoned Lullaby, the anticipation has been tangible. First came the release of their debut single, "Going And Going. And Going," followed by a string of official remixes and a video that's now nearing 300,000 views. And now, the Philly-based duo is excited to release the album's second official single, "Charmed Life."
"For me, 'Charmed Life' is about struggling to maintain sanity when it seems like the world around you is falling apart," explains Aaron Livingston, who notes that the song was inspired by a drunken argument with his girlfriend. And while that explanation alone may prove the song title difficult to decipher, Livingston adds, "I've been through some difficult things, like anyone, but I've also been lucky to do some extraordinary things with extraordinary people, and be involved in some really cool stuff. I really do believe I live a charmed life, though I sometimes forget."
Opening to the beat of reverb-heavy snaps and plucked piano keys, Livingston sings "I got beans/ And a bowl of rice/ What I need/ Is some strong advice," lines that easily resonate struggle for those among us who've lived on steady – if not so healthy – diets of beans, rice, pasta, and Ramen. But with the hook comes a brighter tone musically, the soul in Aaron's voice spilling over as he sings, urging, "Let's be civilized/ We'll live a charmed life."
Download Icebird's new single, "Charmed Life," here: http://media.audibletreats.com/Icebird-Charmed_Life.mp3
For more info on the single: http://www.vibe.com/posts/v-premiere-icebirds-new-single-charmed-life
While in New York City for a recent gig at Webster Hall, rjd2 sat down with Tru Statement to talk about the organic formation of Icebird, the making of The Abandoned Lullaby, and much more: http://vimeo.com/28831711
To celebrate the October 11th release date of The Abandoned Lullaby, rjd2 and Icebird will perform a handful of album release shows surrounding the week of release:
Saturday, October 8 – Skully's – Columbus, OH
Monday, October 10 – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA
Tuesday, October 11 – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY
Wednesday, October 12 – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC
Friday, October 14 – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA
For more information on Icebird please contact Michelle or Dan at Audible Treats.
About Icebird:
Icebird is the collaborative duo made up of DJ/producer rjd2 and singer-songwriter Aaron Livingston. rjd2's decade-long career includes critically-acclaimed solo records like Deadringer and Since We Last Spoke, nation-wide commercials ranging from Radio Shack to Wells Fargo, features in video games like NBA2K5, and theme songs for the shows Mad Men and TNT's Inside The NBA. Aaron's successful resume includes participating in the influential Black Lily Music Festival, heading the group The Mean, and singing on The Roots' track "Guns Are Drawn" off their Game Theory album. The duo first worked together when Aaron appeared on the track "Crumbs Off The Table" off rjd2's most recent album, Colossus. Now, together as Icebird, they will be releasing the full-length album, The Abandoned Lullaby, on October 11th through rjd2's own label, RJ's Electrical Connections.
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