Coming out of Boston, Munk Duane is a prolific artist, producer and film score composer who’s decorated career has seen him win two New England Music Awards and have his music featured in an almost endless list of TV shows and films. The Tony Awards, Pam & Tommy, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Hawaii Five-O, NCIS, Blue Bloods, The Sopranos, The Getback and even the Super Bowl Half Time Show are just some of the leading productions that have licensed Munk Duane’s music over the years.
As a solo artist, he crafts a stunning soulful pop sound that takes cues from the 60s and 70s and the work of artists like Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Prince and Stevie Wonder. Taking a classic style and filtering it through his own modern sonic lens, Munk Duane crafts a charming sound brimming with grooving rhythm and catchy melodies that’s struck a chord with listeners around the world.
In 2015 he unveiled his musical vision with his debut record Argue With Gravity which he’s since followed up with two EPs and multiple well-received singles. Now he brings us his latest release with the brand new single titled “We’ve Talked About This Before,” a sensational display of his enduring sound delivered via memorable songwriting, compelling vocals and slick musicianship.
Once again setting his lyrical writing to meaningful themes, his new single covers the relatable situation of exercising compassion through patience when it comes to elderly loved ones. Wrapped up in a bright and fiercely catchy soul jam cut with infectious leads and vintage feel, “We’ve Talked About This Before” is a stellar slice of timeless pop music.
Started off with the playful plucks of clean guitar, fluttering notes bring in the snapping beat and skanked chords to set up a funk-inflected vibe. Munk’s smooth vocals glide in to thread storytelling lyricism as the arrangement builds to the chorus where airy bell chimes accent the melodies as his voice soars beautifully above.
Packed full of colourful instrumentation and soulful vocals, the track develops with vibrant synth swells, a delicate breakdown and an epic finale capped by an exquisite guitar solo. Currently composing music for Sony’s production library and with his music set to feature on shows for NBC, A&E, Max, Amazon Prime Video and NatGeo among others, 2024 is set to be another wildly successful year for an artist who continues to operate at the very highest level.
Commenting on his new single, he shares, “The new song highlights the difficulty of dealing with loved ones as they age, and leaning into new expressions of love through patience. Conversation loops become common place, especially with dementia patients. They become stuck on repeat and frequently address the same topic multiple times in a single conversation. The new song is about trying to see the loop like a âneedle skipping on your favourite songâ and just allowing it to play out like itâs the first time youâve heard the story, because sadly, it may soon be the last.”
Listen to We’ve Talked About This Before below
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