Love is all that Matters is the latest single from Irish songwriter and musician Paul McCann and the third single to be released from his forthcoming album, titled ‘Alter Ego’ (coming 17th February 2023).
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The idea for ‘Love is all that Matters’ came from a note his young daughter gave to him which included a drawing of the two of them with the song’s title written at the top.
The song was written as a kind of response to the note, also dotted with reflections on life. The song features McCann’s favourite songstress Sylvie Lewis sharing lead vocals.
Born in London, England, Sylvie Lewis is a folk-jazz composer who has released five highly acclaimed albums. As if this isn’t impressive enough, McCann also recruited one of his guitar heroes to contribute to the song.
Gary Lucas is best known for having written the music for, and playing guitar on both the opening song ‘Mojo Pin’ and title track ‘Grace’ on Jeff Buckley’s only complete studio album. Lucas who is a highly acclaimed guitarist and composer was also a member of the Captain Beefheart band.
Of the song, McCann said:
“It has always been a dream of mine to work with Sylvie Lewis and Gary Lucas. To have both of these guys on the same song really is incredible, and I think their involvement in this song elevates it to a completely different level”.
Following two energetic power pop anthems, Love is all that Matters offers a softer folk musical flavour from Paul McCann.
The idea for ‘Love is all that Matters’ came from a note his young daughter gave to him which included a drawing of the two of them with the song’s title written at the top.
Gary Lucas is best known for having written the music for, and playing guitar on both the opening song ‘Mojo Pin’ and title track ‘Grace’ on Jeff Buckley’s only complete studio album.
Lucas who is a highly acclaimed guitarist and composer was also a member of the Captain Beefheart band.
The song was recorded at JAM Studios in Kells, Co Meath with Martin Quinn producing alongside McCann. Strings on the song were played by The Avoca String Quartet.