Blend Bold reworks Neil Young classic «Heart of Gold»
The notion of looking within is a crucial aspect of Blend Bold’s ethos. Channelling our energy into excavating what’s inside to uncover life’s true meaning is an essential component of the inspiration behind his music.
This is epitomised in his latest track «Heart of Gold», a gloriously upbeat cover of Neil Young’s classic. Handling the original with love and sensitivity, Blend Bold injects energy and excitement into one of his favourite songs of all time, honouring this timeless piece of art while introducing it to a whole new audience.
«When it came to making my first solo project in five years, I wanted to cover a song that has depth, heart and which reminds me to look within myself to find my gold», he explains.
Released on Neil Young’s birthday, «Heart of Gold» exudes positivity, utilising the emotive power of piano house to shift into new territory, while holding true to his core principles. The heartrending cover represents Blend Bold’s emergence from the underground space, where he was renowned for bass-heavy tech-house music. An extended break from solo work gave him the space to reframe his outlook and return to production with a newfound acceptance of who he is, what he wants to say and how he wants to say it.
With music as the vehicle for his message, Blend Bold is on a mission to inspire transformative moments on the dance floor, imbuing his productions with positive energy and equally inspiring mantras. ‘Heart of Gold’ is based on the idea that we can all go inwards, on an intrepid voyage of discovery and find that elusive precious metal within our being. Or perhaps not so much an idea, as a hidden truth waiting to be uncovered.
Neil Young’s original is a certified classic, with lyrics that align perfectly with Blend Bold’s outlook. Travelling across oceans or Hollywood to find a ‘Heart of Gold’ is a common story. But the love we yearn to find in external sources can be discovered inside all of us. With timeless piano keys complementing the hefty bassline and a soulful rendition of Young’s vocals bringing the song right up to date, ‘Heart of Gold’ is a modern-day ode to self-love that’s bound to douse the dance floor in positive vibes.
Spurred on by the eternal quest to journey inward and uncover life’s true meaning, Blend Bold is a multifaceted artist who draws on a deep well of musical influences. The Irishman channels his eclectic tastes into his artist project and label outlet, In You Records, resulting in a body of work that is full of vibrancy, positivity and dance floor appeal. From groovy tech house to the classic piano-led sound, his productions are imbued with meaning, aimed to uplift and inspire. A guiding light, who is as much of a progressive influence on himself as he is on those who experience his music, Blend Bold is primed to harness the transformative power of music to affect genuine change.