After a decade-long hiatus, Matt Steven, under his moniker The Easter Parade, reemerges with “Sing Our Kids to Sleep,” a track that intertwines nostalgic beauty with a cinematic essence. Recorded at Steven’s Indigo Scala Studio in Northamptonshire and featuring the acclaimed Betania Hernández String Quartet, this single marks a captivating return, setting the stage for his upcoming EP, Raindrops on the Lens.
“Sing Our Kids to Sleep” has an exquisite blend of lush orchestration and heartfelt melodies. The song weaves together Matt’s signature craftsmanship with the string quartet’s emotive presence, creating a piece that feels simultaneously grand and intimate. The composition holds a timeless quality, reminiscent of a bygone era brought to life by Matt’s meticulous attention to detail. His production conjures images of old black-and-white film scenes, drawing one into a world where music is as much about storytelling as it is about sound.
The presence of Pete Maher’s mastering touch ensures that every note rings with clarity, allowing the emotional weight of the string arrangements and Matt’s lyrics to hit home. “Sing Our Kids to Sleep” is a reminder of not only Matt’s talent for creating evocative sounds but as the first chapter in The Easter Parade, it hints at great things to come.
