Co. Down artist CeeV (pronounced like ‘leave’) has released her new single ‘Twenty Three’. CeeV, who’s real name is Caoimhe McAleavey, is based in Newry but began her music career in Manchester studying songwriting at BIMM. Although immersed in music in one of the most creative and musically rich cities in the world, CeeV was reluctant to showcase her own songs and instead took a more backseat role while playing in several bands in some of the most recognisable venues in the city. Although she didn’t perform her own songs live while in Manchester, CeeV plucked up the courage and shared her work with real live people on Soundcloud and was astonished when her music reached over 30,000 listens.
‘Twenty Three’ is a lushly arranged tune that displays CeeV’s mature songwriting and beautiful musicianship. CeeV crafts a bittersweet tune laced in rich instrumentation as elegant piano laments through graceful strings and warm guitar refrains to create a wholesome and soothing backdrop for her emotive vocals to drift upon. She coos, “I’m only twenty-three. Got my whole life ahead of me. And I don’t want to waste it. I don’t want you to waste yours on me” over a soft melody while the instrumental backdrop builds with cinematic tones and heartfelt melodies. The song exudes a timeless grace while dipping in and out of contemporary pop with ease. CeeV has created a moving tune filled with emotion and refined musicianship, marking her as an artist to keep an eye on. Looking forward to hearing more from this talented artist.
About her latest release, Twenty Three’. CeeV says… “Twenty Three is a story. But it’s also a lesson. It shows two different perspectives of leaving a relationship. One might think it’s the end of the world but the other knows there is a future out there for both of you even though it’s apart. I wrote this song as a lighthearted reflection. With influences from musical storytellers like Picture This and The Jezebels, I felt this meaningful story was best told alongside uplifting melodies and heartwarming lyrics.”.
Stream ‘Twenty Three’ below
Author: Danu
