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2021

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"2021" is available on streaming media: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kemell/2021-feat-julia-timmons

The song “2021” came into existence as a reflection on the “pandemic reality” with its barrage of planetary and personal upheavals. Earlier this year I was invited to perform in a virtual arts reception at the University where I teach. I wanted to take the opportunity to create something that could inspire and resonate with my graduating students- many of whom were 21 and were in the midst of this odd reality about to step into that post-college life so often referred to as the “real world”. Ironically, the real world has become more surreal than ever. If we learned anything from the past few years it is that we shouldn’t take anything or anyone for granted. Many of us have struggled with obstacles and losses that have obstructed our movement and momentum and stripped our souls bare. This song is about making our way out of the darkness through our enlightened actions- our will and our creative spirit. While the actual songwriting emerged through an inspired moment, the full production of this song took many months and I was fortunate enough to have Julia Timmons lend her golden vocal c(h)ords once again.

lyrics

2021
(Lyrics by Dmitry Kemell)

Letʼs put a little distance
from that yesteryear of distress
pave the way out of the darkness
cause we canʼt stay locked up in this

Time to shine your light upon us
but to be completely honest
itʼs our turn to shed our light on you

In these give-and-take relations
isolation and communication
can empower the imagination
and ignite inspiration

Like the ebb and flow
we reap what we sow
put our talents on the line
with our spirits in tow
use our creative potions
to turn the tide
of the misfortunes

Cast aside frustration
surmount tribulation
Energize, open our eyes
bring into focus the
Beauty
cause weʼve got to keep on
moving

2021, youʼve come of age
Cheers to you!
perhaps a trip to Vegas
is in store for you!
vacation, elation
spiritual inebriation
salvation
thanks to the wonders of
vaccination

The days are a brim
with unrest and inertia-
a Molotov cocktail of ironic proportion
but the sun stills shines on this planet of ours
so itʼs up to us
to make the most of the hours

Shine your light upon us
your light upon us
Shine your light upon us
as we shed a light on you
Shine your light upon us
your light upon us
Shine your light upon us
Upon us, upon us
Shine your light upon us
as we shed our light on you


Shine your light on us
as we shed our light on you
2021- may you shine like the glorious
Shine like the glorious sun

Shine your light on us
As we shed a light on you
2021- may you shine like the glorious sun

Shine your light upon us
your light upon us
Shine your light upon us
as we shed our light on you
Shine your light upon us
your light upon us
Shine your light upon us
as we shed our light on you
Shine your light
Light
your light
Light
Shine your light upon us
Your light upon us
Shine your light upon us
as we shed our light on you

Shine on and on and on and on and on and on and on….

Shine your light on us
Shine your light on us
(on and on and on and on)

credits

released December 1, 2021
Music, lyrics, arrangement, programming and production by Dmitry Kemell
Vocal performance and recording by Julia Timmons
Additional backup vocals by Liora Kemell

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KEMELL Los Angeles, California

KEMELL is the musical manifestation of Los Angeles-based audio-visual artist Dmitry Kemell whose multi-genre songs merge a passion for poetic verse, lush melodic arrangements and intricate soundscapes. KEMELL's music features captivating vocalists such as Lauren Desberg and Julia Timmons, and explores the possibilities of modern electronic sound while paying homage to the sentiment of eras past. ... more

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