With a consistent catalogue of high-quality releases, The Joy of Elephant returns with his latest offering ‘Hey Lovely’, inviting listeners on this captivating voyage.
Svein Petter Nilssen, the visionary behind The Joy of Elephant, crafted ‘Hey Lovely’ on acoustic guitar. He later worked alone in the studio, gradually building the track. As a producer, songwriter, and performer, he is the lone wolf in this situation, enjoying total creative freedom without having to worry about coordinating other musicians or gear.
As a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and performer, The Joy of Elephant effortlessly weaves together multi-faceted musicality and genre-defying elements in his music.
‘Hey Lovely’ exemplifies his sound. The song has an enthusiastic soundscape and a daring blend of post-punk and indie-rock. Synths, electric guitars, organs, percussion, piano, and programmed drums are all featured in the well-produced track. The Joy of Elephant sounds like something that escaped time and reappeared in a parallel universe.
The Joy of Elephant’s ever-evolving collection is captured best by ‘Hey Lovely’. He exhibits his versatility by effortlessly blending many genres with his own sound which grows with each new release.
On the release, The Joy of Elephant shares, “Would it «really happen» if that attractive person you saw on the street got to know you? Or are we all actually secret stalkers?”
‘Hey Lovely’ is taken from the accompanying album. The ego project is poised to make a lasting impact and bring new perspectives to The Joy of Elephant’s already illustrious discography.
