Leif Vollebekk is a gifted singer-songwriter hailing from Ottawa and now based in Montreal who’s earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most compelling musical voices. With his unique sound, he blends soul-baring lyricism and emotive melodies, earning him acclaim on stages across North America, Europe and Australia. From his breakout record Twin Solitude, which earned a Polaris Music Prize nomination and a Juno nod, to its celebrated successor New Ways, Leif Vollebekk has proven himself a musician of rare talent, clocking over a hundred million streams along the way.
His reflective yet powerful compositions have caught the attention of leading media like The New York Times, Pitchfork and NPR Music, with tracks featuring on TV series like Feel Good and The New Pope. This wide appeal speaks to his ability to create music that feels both intensely personal and broadly poignant.
Now, he invites listeners into a more intimate space with his latest release, “Peace of Mind (Morning),” an acoustic reimagining from his critically acclaimed recent album Revelation. This new version of “Peace of Mind” showcases his talent for distilling complexity into simplicity, stripping the song down to its emotional core. “Peace of Mind (Morning) felt like it wanted its own space, separate from the album version,” he shares, explaining the track’s evolution. The acoustic rendition draws on the meditative symbolism of a mountain, an image that has long inspired stillness and self-reflection. “In the I Ching, Keeping Still (symbolised by a mountain) is the way to peace of mind,” he adds, reflecting on the philosophy that shaped his approach.
Creating this song was a journey of its own, with Leif revealing that he recorded multiple iterations before settling on this one. Each attempt seemed to unearth another layer of meaning, underscoring the song’s themes of persistence and profound meditation. The resulting version is a quiet triumph, capturing the serenity and searching that define his sound.
Complementing the track’s lush acoustic tones, the accompanying visualiser, directed by Andy Mann, offers a sensory escape into nature’s vast beauty. Andy’s imagery mirrors the song’s essence, inviting viewers to pause and immerse themselves in a moment of calm via shots of a girl daydreaming while gazing out a car window travelling through stunning natural scenery. It’s an experience that feels deeply aligned with Leif Vollebekk’s artistic ethos; a reminder of music’s power to ground and heal.
Currently in the midst of a USA tour supporting the Revelation album, Leif continues to win over audiences with his intimate yet magnetic live performances. Fans across the country can catch him as he makes his way from coast to coast, with the tour extending into Canada in the new year, including stops in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. With “Peace of Mind (Morning)” and his ongoing tour, Leif Vollebekk reaffirms his place as a master of crafting music that connects with listeners in meaningful ways, once again confirming his status as an essential voice in modern music.
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