Posted by Billed by musicians as one of THE most important shows to celebrate Australian music currently, The Sound Series 2 has begun.
Episode 2 featured Missy Higgins latest release “When The Machine Starts” – written in Lockdown.
Missy says “Wow, what a year it’s been. Isn’t it strange when you suddenly become aware that you’re in the middle of a defining moment in history? Someday soon we’ll probably refer to everything as either “pre-covid” or “post-covid” (Pre-Co and Po-Co? just riffing here). Weird, right? Even now I feel like we’re still standing in the middle of a murky bubble, struggling to see what lies beyond. Hopefully involves lots of touching and hugging and live music.”
Missy shares her insights of the lockdown experience:
“Many of my friends and family have really struggled during this pandemic; some lost their livelihoods overnight, others have had to spend weeks cooped up alone in very dark head-spaces. My industry has been one of the hardest hit and it’s been heart-breaking and brutal for so many. Yet at the same time there have been inspiring tings going on as well. I actually think it has given me more faith in humanity than any other time in history. It’s also made me realise how disconnected we have been from each other. I have seen strangers reaching out to each other to see if they’re okay. Work colleagues are checking in on each other’s mental health for the first time ever and really caring about the answer. Streets and communities creating platforms where they can connect and share stories and offer support.”
To see a glimpse of Missy’s “When the Machine Starts”:
