Ellery Twining shares brand new music video

Ellery Twining, the creative alias of Mystic, Connecticut-based musician and composer Rich Freitas, has been making an impact in the world of alternative folk music. With nearly two decades of experience as a drummer for bands like Low-Beam and Slander, he’s long been a staple of the local music scene.

However, it wasn’t until 2022 that he stepped into the spotlight with the debut of his solo project, Ellery Twining. This new venture saw him not just as a drummer but as a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, fully embracing his own unique musical vision.

Ellery Twining’s debut album, REVENGE, was a bold introduction, a nine-track journey that showcased his ability to control every aspect of his sound. The album was met with critical acclaim, establishing Ellery Twining as an artist to watch, someone with a visionary approach to music that instantly struck a chord with listeners. He followed up this impressive debut with his sophomore LP, RESULTS, released in June last year. This second album continued to build on the sonic landscape he’d introduced with REVENGE, venturing further into what he describes as a “post pop exploration.”

Now, Ellery Twining returns with his latest work, the single “Dusty Springfield’s Record Collection,” accompanied by a newly released music video. This track, lifted from his second album RESULTS, is a deeply personal reflection that ties together his love for music with a poignant memory from his past.

The inspiration for “Dusty Springfield’s Record Collection” stems from Twining’s time working at a local record store in the 90s, where he encountered the entire record collection of the legendary Dusty Springfield. The experience left a lasting impression on him, and almost thirty years later, he has channeled that awe and reverence into this compelling song.

With the gentle rhythm of strummed guitar, laid back percussive taps and intricate instrumental dashes, Ellery Twining crafts a progressive folk scene capped by his spoken word style vocals. Painting a picture of his experience, he takes the listener on a transportive journey to the heart of the story via a highly original and memorable sound. The accompanying music video further amplifies the song’s theme, providing a visual counterpart to the concepts of memory and reverence that feature in the lyrics, presenting a journey through time with both a celebration of Dusty’s enduring legacy and a reflection on how music can shape our lives in profound ways.

Commenting on the context for the song, he shares, “Working at The Mystic Disc record store, since 1995, has brought me many memorable musical moments of importance. When the store bought the record collection that belonged to Dusty Springfield, it was an indelible moment.”

Watch the music video for Dusty Springfield’s Record Collection below

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