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Chirrup by Kiya Ashton

Chirrup

Kiya Ashton

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My newest mini-album 'Chirrup' is available to download! It features 6 of my original tracks, including my newest single 'Anchor', all recorded and produced by Apocalypse Studios. This time it's just me, Nolan (my guitar and best friend), and a lot of reverb!

The tracklist includes my 2018 song Freedom, originally off of the epic moment that was

My newest mini-album 'Chirrup' is available to download! It features 6 of my original tracks, including my newest single 'Anchor', all recorded and produced by Apocalypse Studios. This time it's just me, Nolan (my guitar and best friend), and a lot of reverb!

The tracklist includes my 2018 song Freedom, originally off of the epic moment that was 'Sweet Decadence', re-recorded to represent my style 2 years on. Then come my songs Ocean Lament and Birdie, the 'title track' in a way, written about plastic pollution, and with the beauty of nature and its life cycle in mind. I've taken the lyric "Chirrup" from Birdie for a couple of reasons. Birdie was the second song I wrote after 'Sweet Decadence' and I felt like I'd finally succeeded with the way those chords and melodies fit together, offering a meditative state like most of my music does, but with a decent drive and some tasteful tension.

When writing and receiving feedback from tutors and friends alike, "chirrup" was sometimes mistaken for "cheer up" which fit in a dark and possibly ironic way. Aside from the song's context, this idea of chirruping, making noise to get someone's attention when you're in need really resonates. This whole collection of songs have been me making noise to express my thoughts and feelings, to myself and an audience. Sometimes making that noise is the only way we can "cheer up" or cheer others up.

The story of the song itself follows a blackbird hatchling who has fallen from the nest, with mum and dad no where to be seen. This little birdie is looking around in awe of how big the trees look from below, with all these new smells and sounds to absorb. However, whilst this magical scene plays out, a magpie waits, watches and plots upon this tasty snack.

This little guy should cheer up, don't worry about where you're parents are and just enjoy this incredible world you've stumbled upon... But yeah, you may or may not have been abandoned, and you may or may not become lunch shortly.

Then, Jacket! Written about someone from my early teenage years, who reappeared into my life in 2019, and was soon removed once again.

The fifth track is Lexi, one of my most recent pieces. It talks about a difficult relationship and a certain stage within it, back and forth, feeling like a part of my life was missing and that this 'Lexi' was that part. It was admitting to myself, and to whoever heard this song, that I felt love there, and how much I was willing to try to keep hold of that.

To follow that and finish 'Chirrup' off comes Anchor, my recently released single in demo form, available to listen to and download in the Digital Releases section above. Anchor is the continuation of Lexi in many ways, the same relationship, similar themes. But, whilst I see Lexi as more of an honest, and a little bit of a sad love song, Anchor was admitting that I could move on now, rather than how desperately I missed it. Even the very last line "I don't want to lose this" to me reflects how, if I could've kept it and been happy, I would've. Present day has a different ending, one accepting that in order for both parties to be happy, I had to lose it. You can read more details for Anchor above!

Well, thankyou for reading all of that! 'Chirrup' is now available to purchase in physical and digital format. This particular order option is for digital downloads only, and if you scroll down on this page you'll find some tips and tricks for getting the downloaded files into your music players. You can opt to pay more than the minimum £7.50 if you so wish, an option included upon a fan's request!

I'd like to say thankyou for reading all the way through and hopefully enjoying some of the backstory to my songs, for the interest and the support. X

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Anchor (demo) by Kiya Ashton

Anchor (demo)

Kiya Ashton

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Anchor is Kiya's 2020 single, drenched in nautical metaphors tackling topics of the heart. This version has been home recorded and mixed to release as a demo, keeping it raw and unperfected to get close to the feeling of a live performance. Kiya since took this to the studio after 2020's lockdown, and Anchor settled itself into her later released

Anchor is Kiya's 2020 single, drenched in nautical metaphors tackling topics of the heart. This version has been home recorded and mixed to release as a demo, keeping it raw and unperfected to get close to the feeling of a live performance. Kiya since took this to the studio after 2020's lockdown, and Anchor settled itself into her later released EP 'Chirrup' as track 6.

The piece uses many metaphors combined with imagery of the sea to describe a relationship which became heavy to carry, just like an anchor, though not always a burden. The lyrics are poetic in their own right, and they offer a meditative atmosphere to go along with the seascape visuals.

The chorus puts across the main feelings of the song, and my main feelings about the situation. "Can you reach out further, can't you see me trying," translates simply to I need you to try as hard as I am here. Then, "if flare guns aren't enough dear, I will pull the anchor", meaning that if all I've said isn't a big enough signal of what you need to do to make this work, then I won't tether myself down here anymore with this weight, and I'll drift off to new horizons. This song was the stage before admitting I was ready to move on.

The oceanic theme touches on my folk roots and influences. I've grown up listening to many songs about sailors leaving their homes and their loves, many with tragic endings or the few which end sweetly. So to me, the sea fits so naturally with matters of the heart.

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Sweet Decadence by Kiya Ashton

Sweet Decadence

Kiya Ashton

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Kiya's debut EP from 2018! Featuring three of her early songs, two of which are built up with synths, drums, strings and big guitars making for some epic listening. This EP was kindly sponsored by local charity/event organisers Sound Guernsey, and recorded with Apocalypse Studios. This listing is for a digital copy of Sweet Decadence. For a CD

Kiya's debut EP from 2018! Featuring three of her early songs, two of which are built up with synths, drums, strings and big guitars making for some epic listening. This EP was kindly sponsored by local charity/event organisers Sound Guernsey, and recorded with Apocalypse Studios. This listing is for a digital copy of Sweet Decadence. For a CD copy, please see the below listings.

Track list: Sweet Decadence A Lie Freedom

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Chirrup - CD
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You can now grab a copy of my new mini-album 'Chirrup'! It features 6 of my original tracks, including my new single 'Anchor', all recorded and produced by Apocalypse Studios. This time it's just me, Nolan (my guitar and best friend), and a lot of reverb! You can help me fund my next music adventures by ordering this CD.

The tracklist includes my

You can now grab a copy of my new mini-album 'Chirrup'! It features 6 of my original tracks, including my new single 'Anchor', all recorded and produced by Apocalypse Studios. This time it's just me, Nolan (my guitar and best friend), and a lot of reverb! You can help me fund my next music adventures by ordering this CD.

The tracklist includes my 2018 song Freedom, originally off of the epic moment that was 'Sweet Decadence', re-recorded to represent my style 2 years on. Then come my songs Ocean Lament and Birdie, the 'title track' in a way, written about plastic pollution, and with the beauty of nature and its life cycle in mind. I've taken the lyric "Chirrup" from Birdie for a couple of reasons. Birdie was the second song I wrote after 'Sweet Decadence' and I felt like I'd finally succeeded with the way those chords and melodies fit together, offering a meditative state like most of my music does, but with a decent drive and some tasteful tension.

When writing and receiving feedback from tutors and friends alike, "chirrup" was sometimes mistaken for "cheer up" which fit in a dark and possibly ironic way. Aside from the song's context, this idea of chirruping, making noise to get someone's attention when you're in need really resonates. This whole collection of songs have been me making noise to express my thoughts and feelings, to myself and an audience. Sometimes making that noise is the only way we can "cheer up" or cheer others up.

The story of the song itself follows a blackbird hatchling who has fallen from the nest, with mum and dad no where to be seen. This little birdie is looking around in awe of how big the trees look from below, with all these new smells and sounds to absorb. However, whilst this magical scene plays out, a magpie waits, watches and plots upon this tasty snack.

This little guy should cheer up, don't worry about where you're parents are and just enjoy this incredible world you've stumbled upon... But yeah, you may or may not have been abandoned, and you may or may not become lunch shortly.

Then, Jacket! Written about someone from my early teenage years, who reappeared into my life in 2019, and was soon removed once again.

The fifth track is Lexi, one of my most recent pieces. It talks about a difficult relationship and a certain stage within it, back and forth, feeling like a part of my life was missing and that this 'Lexi' was that part. It was admitting to myself, and to whoever heard this song, that I felt love there, and how much I was willing to try to keep hold of that.

To follow that and finish 'Chirrup' off comes Anchor, my recently released single in demo form, available to listen to and download in the Digital Releases section above. Anchor is the continuation of Lexi in many ways, the same relationship, similar themes. But, whilst I see Lexi as more of an honest, and a little bit of a sad love song, Anchor was admitting that I could move on now, rather than how desperately I missed it. Even the very last line "I don't want to lose this" to me reflects how, if I could've kept it and been happy, I would've. Present day has a different ending, one accepting that in order for both parties to be happy, I had to lose it. You can read more details for Anchor above!

Well, thankyou for reading all of that! 'Chirrup' is available to purchase in physical and digital format. This particular order option is for physical copies only, not digital download. You can now opt to pay more than the minimum £8.50 if you so wish, an option included upon a fan's request!

I'd like to say thankyou for reading all the way through and hopefully enjoying some of the backstory to my songs, for the interest and the support. X

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Occupied Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: CD
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The Official Motion Picture Soundtrack of Guernsey made film 'Occupied' that explores the tragic White Rock Bombing of 1940, alongside the contrasting beauty of our island.

Joseph Collier (composer) and Kiya Ashton (vocalist) bring forth these feelings and give them life through the soundtrack, along with a special rendition of Guernsey's anthem,

The Official Motion Picture Soundtrack of Guernsey made film 'Occupied' that explores the tragic White Rock Bombing of 1940, alongside the contrasting beauty of our island.

Joseph Collier (composer) and Kiya Ashton (vocalist) bring forth these feelings and give them life through the soundtrack, along with a special rendition of Guernsey's anthem, Sarnia Cherie. Please take 15 minutes out of your day to experience our interpretation of our local history.

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Sweet Decadence - CD
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Kiya's debut EP from 2018! Featuring three of her early songs, two of which are built up with synths, drums, strings and big guitars making for some epic listening. This EP was kindly sponsored by local charity/event organisers Sound Guernsey, and recorded with Apocalypse Studios. This listing is for a CD copy of Sweet Decadence. For a digital

Kiya's debut EP from 2018! Featuring three of her early songs, two of which are built up with synths, drums, strings and big guitars making for some epic listening. This EP was kindly sponsored by local charity/event organisers Sound Guernsey, and recorded with Apocalypse Studios. This listing is for a CD copy of Sweet Decadence. For a digital download, please see the above listings.

Track list: Sweet Decadence A Lie Freedom

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Cover photo by John White, taken in the Sunken Gardens during a promotional shoot for Chirrup. More from that shoot in the Gallery. X

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