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Sivu returns with new track "Wild Horse Running"

02 February 2023, 13:15 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

Sivu, real name James Page, is back with "Wild Horse Running", his first new material in nearly five years.

"Wild Horse Running" is Sivu's first new outing since 2018's "Trickle", which appeared on the deluxe version of his Sweet Sweet Silent album, and is produced by longtime collaborator Charlie Andrew (alt-J, London Grammar, Marika Hackman).

Page says of the track: ""Wild Horse Running" grew from this yearning to escape, whether mentally or physically I’m still unsure - but to me the image of a wild horse running is the epitome of freedom and conjures so many feelings of strength, resilience and really a triumph in physical evolution. From there the song just grew in my mind, with an almost cinematic view in my head.

"I played on that imagery also, within the song mocking myself and my own male ego having this constant need to improve and selfishly fulfil my own desires over anyone else’s needs in the pre chorus, "I’m A man, I’m a man, still with something to prove, I’m a man, still I know it all means nothing in truth".

"I think ultimately the song is just me trying to convince myself I’m not done yet and still have something to contribute. It’s incredibly self indulgent but a general battle I face within my core as a musician and now father."

According to a press release, Sivu is expected to follow up his 2017 second album Sweet Sweet Silent later this year.

Sivu's "Wild Horse Running" track is out now.

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