A Sweet Siren's Song
‘Lucid’ is the latest single from multi-instrumentalist Helena Costas and producer Dangermouse’s collaboration, Joker’s Daughter. It’s an interesting track that instantly attracts your attention with its ethereal electro backing and lush, delicate vocals. A sturdy rhythm drives the tune along, giving it a swaying pace that’s subtly mesmerising. It’s the sort of tune that slowly creeps into your brain, rather than bowling you over, but it’s all the better for its soft, seductive approach.
The lyrics are filled with charming fairytale references to trolls and talking owls, while Helena adds to the mythical feel by playing the traditional Greek instrument the bouzouki, which was played by muses in Ancient Greek myth. ‘Lucid’ is a delightful little melody full of sweetness and intrigue and profoundly different from any other music out there right now.