{"id":1883,"date":"2022-11-15T00:18:10","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T00:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newblog.sofarsounds.com\/new-blog\/?p=1883"},"modified":"2022-12-02T19:04:57","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T19:04:57","slug":"6-songs-escape-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/6-songs-escape-city","title":{"rendered":"6 SONGS FOR AN ESCAPE FROM THE CITY"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\" data-qaid=\"article-lead\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<p>When the flashing lights and noisy streets are starting to feel just a bit too much, pack your thoughts, put on some songs for an escape from the city for a while. Be it a weekend road trip through the countryside, or a nature hike or a simple stroll through the park, here are six songs we think could help you unwind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\" data-qaid=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>1. CAVELEON – JOURNEY | SOFAR MILAN<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The guitar intro, the sophisticated drum beat, those wonderful vocals that complement each other beautifully \u2014<strong>\u00a0Caveleon<\/strong>\u00a0will surely take you on an atmospheric ride. \u201cJourney\u201d is the perfect title to their song, because that is exactly what their song does. All you have to do is press play.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-eash-fZhpeE\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-eash-fZhpeE\" title=\"CAVELEON - Journey | Sofar Milan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eash-fZhpeE?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=41\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>2. THE WANDERER – WHEN WE MEET AGAIN | SOFAR UTRECHT<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When you’re on your way out of town, let yourself get lost in the comforting sounds of\u00a0<strong>The Wanderer<\/strong>. It feels as if their music reaches deep into your soul and gives you a warm hug. So, take it with you on a walk or a ride as you get away from all the buzz. Enjoy their wonderful and soothing performance of \u201cWhen We Meet Again\u201d at Sofar Utrecht.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-4VEVOxXHqmE\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-4VEVOxXHqmE\" title=\"The Wanderer - When We Meet Again | Sofar Utrecht\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4VEVOxXHqmE?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=40\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>3. NATHAN SHUBERT – GAZE | SOFAR VANCOUVER<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Maybe you can\u2019t swing leaving the city physically, but what about letting your mind wander a bit? Instrumental music always has the power to take you places, even if it means just closing your eyes and letting your imagination do the rest. Vancouver, B.C. local\u00a0<strong>Nathan Shubert<\/strong>\u00a0creates wonderful minimalist piano soundscapes that could easily stay on repeat for hours. Dive into his intimate performance of \u201cGaze\u201d and get pleasantly lost on your trails.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-wVa4PmBbcqU\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-wVa4PmBbcqU\" title=\"Nathan Shubert - Gaze | Sofar Vancouver\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wVa4PmBbcqU?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=38\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>4. LUCIUS – DUSTY TRAILS | SOFAR LONDON<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Speaking of getting lost in music, I can’t even recall how many times I’ve listened to this mesmerizing performance of \u201cDusty Trails\u201d by\u00a0<strong>Lucius<\/strong>. The simple old truths that many wanderers come to are put into beautiful lyrics and stunning vocal harmonies that will take you to another world and back. \u201cDusty trails can lead you to a golden road\u201d are exactly the words you’ll need to hear to set you on your way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-pWrOCtYZO6w\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-pWrOCtYZO6w\" title=\"Lucius - Dusty Trails | Sofar London\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pWrOCtYZO6w?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=39\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>5. YNDIAN MYNAH – CHAI TEA | SOFAR JOHANNESBURG<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>And once you’re off to exploring new paths, make sure to tune in to the dreamy sounds of the South African psychedelic indie rockers\u00a0<strong>Yndian Mynah<\/strong>. This instrumental band is sure to help you unwind into a mellow mood. Simply sit back, relax and enjoy their performance of \u201cChai Tea\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-RQEOmweiY_4\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-RQEOmweiY_4\" title=\"Yndian Mynah - Chai Tea | Sofar Johannesburg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RQEOmweiY_4?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=42\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>6. FLYTE – LIGHT ME UP | SOFAR MANCHESTER<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes a city escape can also be a fun road trip with your friends. If you’re planning a weekend getaway in good company, here’s the perfect soundtrack for a sunny drive and good vibes.\u00a0<strong>Flyte<\/strong>\u00a0will light up the mood and put a smile on your face with their song \u201cLight Me Up\u201d that they performed for Sofar Manchester.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-uOJShhmJYHw\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-uOJShhmJYHw\" title=\"Flyte - Light Me Up | Sofar Manchester\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uOJShhmJYHw?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=43\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<p>Words by Kristaps Bedritis<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo credit: Lucius perform Sofar London, photo by Kamila Drobinska<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the flashing lights and noisy streets are starting to feel just a bit too much, pack your thoughts, put on some songs for an escape from the city for a while. 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