LET THE RIVER FLOW
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Let the River Flow (acoustic)
Let the River Flow is a protest, a cry to end oppression and speak out against injustice and inequality. The song speaks to issues that have permeated throughout history, such as racism and discrimination and its aim is to continue the conversation that was sparked by the Black Lives Matter movement. It was written in the spirit of anti-racism and hopes to remind people that we are all human, we all have a story, we all have a name, and we all must do our part to change the systems and attitudes ingrained within society that contribute to subjugation and injustice. Let the River Flow is a song about coming together, speaking up, and fighting for what you believe in.
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TRiple j Unearthed reviews
“Uplifting stuff from these two who will have you walking on water by the end.”
Posted 2 October, 2020 by Declan Byrne from Triple J Unearthed
“Mystical and magical like a river itself this tune has a majestic vibe that will keep you enthralled all the way through.”
Posted 20 September, 2020 by Nkechi Anele from Triple J Unearthed
Franny and Zooey – Let the River Flow
Melbourne based duo Franny and Zooey unveil their second release ‘Let The River Flow’. Influenced by their classical roots and all things girl power, their reflective music is folk-pop at it’s finest. For fans of Florence & The Machine, First Aid Kit & Kate Miller-Heidke, their sound is build upon piano arrangement, angelic melodies and stunning harmonies.
The sisters stated, “Let the River Flow is a protest – a cry to end oppression and speak out against injustice and inequality. It was written in the spirit of an;-racism and aims to remind people that we are all human, we all have a story, we all have a name, and we all must do our part to change the systems and attitudes ingrained within society that contribute to subjugation and injustice.“
Flowing easily, like water through a stream, pardon the pun, ‘Let the River Flow’ is truly exceptional.
Posted 9 November, 2020 by Moggblog
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Sister duo, Franny and Zooey, are a Melbourne-based duo
“The sisters have released their second single Let the River Flow.
Let the River Flow is a protest - a cry to end oppression and speak out against injustice and inequality. It was written in the spirit of anti-racism and aims to remind people that we are all human, we all have a story, we all have a name, and we all must do our part to change the systems and attitudes ingrained within society that contribute to subjugation and injustice. Let the River Flow is a song about coming together, speaking up, and fighting for what you believe in.”
Posted 10 September, 2020 by Concert Monkey
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Franny and Zooey // Let The River Flow
“A follow-up to their debut single ‘My Love’ (released in 2018), ‘Let The River Flow’ is Franny and Zooey’s protest song for 2020. While it may seem calming and tranquil, the pair use their melodic vocals to bring attention to issues of injustice, inequality and oppression. Taking an optimistic stance, ‘Let The River Flow’ is not only about the negative sociopolitical issues but looks at coming together and fighting for what’s right.
The sisters are classically trained artists and this is evident in ‘Let The River Flow’. Simple instrumentation, particularly the skillful piano in the background, combines with strong harmonies and effortless vocals. Reminiscent of Florence and The Machine, the music is warm, bold and spellbinding. Promoting sincerity, sophistication and genuineness, Franny and Zooey have knocked it out of the park with ‘Let The River Flow’. I wait with bated breath to see what else they have in the works.”
Posted 7 September, 2020 by Nicole Mendes from Nexus Music Blog
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Franny and Zooey – Let the River Flow (2020)
“While the melody sets a strong foundation for the single, it is Franny and Zooey’s vocals that keep you enraptured. The sisters sing the entire song together with outstanding harmonisations. Their voices meld to create these distinct yet complementary layers forming their enrapturing performance. They also build up the power of their performance to blow you over on the chorus. It is a very different approach to vocal performances. However, it is one that not only works well with the rallying cry of the single but enhances the overall sonic experience of the track.
Franny and Zooey take a hold of you with their powerful rally cry ‘Let the River Flow’. Touching on heavy topics, the blended vocals and excellent melodic arrangement flow through you and raise your spirits to join their rally cry.”
Posted on September 3, 2020 by Claudia from The Other Side Reviews
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FRANNY AND ZOOEY
‘Let The River Flow’
“It begins with a beautiful melodic piano that brings a harrowing sound to the track, and you can feel chills running up and down your spine as their voices intertwine, creating a song so powerful and raw. You can feel the rise of anger as the song progresses, but rather than loud clanging sounds to create this feeling, they use powerful lyrics and a gradual build-up of instrumentation. It creates a sense of it growing in grandeur, leaving this lingering feeling of being unresolved, which perfectly demonstrates how anti-racism flows in our society; there is a big build-up but nothing changes, and it slips through the cracks until it strikes again.”
Posted on 14 August, 2020 by Laura Hughes from Amnplify
Interview:
Introducing Melbourne Indie Pop Duo Franny and Zooey
“Melbourne-based sister duo Franny and Zooey have released their second single 'Let The River Flow', a protest song to end oppression and speak out against injustice and inequality.
It aims to remind people that we are all human, we all have a story, we all have a name, and we all must do our part to change the systems and attitudes ingrained within society that contribute to subjugation and injustice.
For fans of First Aid Kit and Kate Miller-Heidke, 'Let The River Flow' is a song about coming together, speaking up, and fighting for what you believe in.”
Posted 14 September, 2020 by Staff Writers (Scenestr)
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Franny and Zooey Impress On Debut With “My Love”
When the voices and songwriting talents of Melbourne sisters Franny and Zooey combine, magic happens. Their debut single “My Love” is an incredible song that beautifully captures the heartache of a relationship gone bad.The press release talks about how the sibling duo are exploring their sound and trying to find their own voice. If this is how things sound when they’re just trying to figure things out, I can’t imagine how much Franny and Zooey will blow me away when they do.
Posted on July 8, 2018 by Lauren from Sounds of Oz
Interview:
Franny and Zooey My Love Interview
Question: How would you describe your music?
Franny and Zooey: We focus a lot on creating powerful lyrics and combining these with melody and harmony lines to make our songs come to life. We love being able to speak to the audience through our songs by sharing our own experiences, thoughts, and feelings. It is hard to sum up our musical style, as we are still finding this out ourselves! We can say that our music is very lyric and melody driven. We both have a classical background in piano, so all our songs at this stage begin simply with a piano, some chocolate on the side and a good old laugh!
By Brooke Hunter from Girl
To read the full interview click below.
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MONDAY MASHUP 2018: VOL. 21
Next is Franny and Zooey, an Australian duo with heavenly harmonies. Check out their music video for 'My Love'. We want to hear this one on the radio.
Posted May 28, 2018 By Indie Voice Blog
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Franny and Zooey release ‘My Love’
‘My Love’ Franny and Zooey showcases the amazing vocals of the sister duo from Melbourne. (Aus) This song is about a relationship that has become stale over time. Sadly the things that made the relationship special have disappeared. To realise this makes it a sad situation. Franny and Zooey have a goal to make music that people enjoy and they have succeed in this in my opinion. It is not a happy song but a reflective song about love.
Posted on May 16, 2018 in News By Music Injection
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Thyla - AK Patterson - Franny and Zooey - Value Void
Sister duo Franny and Zooey are an absolute breath of fresh air, as is demonstrated by 'My Love' a gorgeous folk pop sort of tune. This is quality music with naturally melodic vocals and a refined musical backdrop, in fact I would go as far as suggesting First Aid Kit may just have some viable competition here.
Posted May 12, 2018 By Beehive Candy
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Song of the Day - My Love Franny and zooey
Our #SongOfTheDay comes from Franny and Zooey and is called "My Love". Sit back and soak in the dreamy "Nothing Compares 2U" vibes.
Posted 11 May, 2018 by Raised by Gypsies