Establishing the mood with a meditative frequency with a subtle crescendo, expanding with spiritually inclined toms and an astral melody that feels enchanting, Steven Browley opens Lily of the Nile with a high emotional quotient as he shares timeless prose with reference to his muse.
There is a cinematic allure that manifests from the piece, as Steven confesses his love and romantic nature. The lyrics have a charming simplicity as he sings, “I fall in love with you, Lily of the Nile…”. For some background, Lily of the Nile, is also known as the Agapanthus, which is a flowering perennial plant that is native to South Africa, celebrated historically for its striking blue or white blooms and commonly used in ornamental gardens. We appreciate the conceptual switch up which positions Lily as a female character in Steven’s universe.
The guitar solos are transcendental, in line with the overarching mood of the composition which exhibits instrumental mastery within the soft rock genre. In terms of eras there are nods to the 70s and 80s, but in essence the piece goes beyond the confined of decades and feels relatable on a multitude of levels.
When discussing his intention for the piece, Steven, who hails from Leverkusen in Germany, invites the notion of “escapism” – and this comes through strong with Lily of the Nile. It has an exotic energy, as much as it feels sonically dreamy.
He cites Alphaville, Kraftwerk, Beatles, and Mike Oldfield as influences, but Steven Browley is truly designing a vibe unto his own. In his modesty he describes it as , “A simple song about nothing important. Relax and enjoy the music and your life. No deeper meaning.”
We are here for the simplicity, and Steven Browley is bringing us peace in a world of turmoil,. We have added Lily of the Nile to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream Steven Browley‘s wider discography, including Song for Lena, and the entirety of his album, Flowers from my Heart.