Our obsession with Megapenny Music seems to grow with every listen, we featured their debut single, Grains of Sand, which served as a transcendental exploration of life’s fleeting beauty, and Across The Miles, which was a collaboration with Delphine Savatte – a cinematic ballad of enduring love, connection, and emotion. Naturally, when we heard that Megapenny Music was back with Dance with Giants, again featuring Delphine Savatte, we couldn’t wait to immerse ourselves in their universe once more.

Drawing us in with a cinematic soundscape that feels like the beginning of an Avatar movie or a Jurassic Park sequel – expansive and whimsical and with grandeur, evolving with astral vocal textures from Delphine Savatte, Dance with Giants opens with poetic prowess and metaphorical prose.

We experience the lyrics, “In a world of shadows we ignite, fingers tracing stars in the velvet night, the echoes whisper secrets only giants know, we rise together where the wild winds blow…”, accompanied by a sublime, orchestral soundscape with a luscious string arrangement and high emotional quotient that invites us to appreciate the reality that we co-exist in.

The production and concept are both anthemic, the idea of “dancing with giants” is incredible – high above the ground, feeling the earth below, feeling the fire burn, in the arm of giants, it’s our turn. There is no doubt that Dance with Giants would be perfect for a range of sync deals, perhaps a film, but also perhaps a massive TV advert for a sports channel.

We learn that Dance with Giants is the latest chapter from Al Young, who founded Megapenny Music in the late 1970s. For some background, Al Young was immersed in the era of analogue synths and multitrack tape with a background in classical piano and a deep passion for electronic music.

He moved from successfully managing bands to designing and building his own synthesizers. Some of his custom built synths were used by early 1980s bands and support acts. He also experimented with tape loops and multitracking to refine his sound.

After a 40 year hiatus from music production, Al returned in 2024 with the aim of writing and producing. This brings us to Dance with Giants – a cinematic and genre defying feat, built on sweeping orchestral strings, thunderous percussion, and a vast, goosebump inducing, scale.

Needless to say, we are in awe, and have added Dance with Giants to our New Music Spotlight playlist and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Megapenny Music, and anticipate future releases!

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We previously featured Megapenny Music’s debut single, Grains of Sand, which was a transcendental exploration of life’s fleeting beauty, so when we heard that the talented artist was back with Across The Miles, we were curious to say the least, and couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience.

Drawing us in with an intimate and emotive piano performance, Across The Miles opens with a sublime vocal performance from Delphine Savatte as she sings, “Ocean waves they call my name, travel far through winds of change, family’s love it stays the same, holding on the love remains…”

Delphine’s vocal timbre is hypnotic and we deeply connect with the high emotional quotient that manifests. The strings that emerge tap into our heart’s centre and really allow us to connect with the intentional nature of the song. In essence, Across The Miles is about the enduring power of love and connection. It celebrates the warmth of family and friends, showing us how these bonds persist despite distance or change.

The song emphasizes joy in shared experiences, for example, traveling to new places and creating joint memories. The instrumental interludes are sublime and cinematic. There is no doubt that the song would be perfect for an epic romantic movie showing how happiness is found in laughter, storytelling, and simple moments of togetherness.

The lyrics also convey a message of resilience and hope, which feels really zeitgeist considering the current state of reality. Challenges and distance (“shed the rain,” “across the miles”) don’t diminish the love and support, but keep us grounded and inspired.

Speaking on the release, Megapenny Music, also known as Al Young, confesses, “It’s an emotional reminder that no matter where life takes us or how far we roam, the connections that truly matter remain forever strong. I’m a storyteller at heart.”

Al Young is a classically trained pianist who rose in the late ’70s, moving from band management to designing custom synthesizers that influenced early ’80s sounds. After a 40-year break, he reemerged in 2024, collaborating with Delphine Savatte on Grains of Sand, which marked his return to music production.

Naturally, we have added Across The Miles to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream Grains of Sand, and anticipate future releases from Megapenny Music!

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In the ever-shifting landscape of contemporary music, Grains of Sand by Megapenny Music stands as both an ode to wanderlust and a meditation on the fleeting nature of experience. Opening with a transcendental Spanish guitar riff, the song immediately transports us into a world that feels both vast and intimate, an aural space where tradition meets innovation. This delicate balance is what makes Grains of Sand a philosophical journey wrapped in dance pop’s shimmering embrace. With its cinematic lyricism and poetic narrative, the track invites us to embark on an adventure that transcends borders, encapsulating the magic of human connection and the richness of our planet’s diversity.

As the song unfolds, the dance pop beat pulses beneath layers of intricate instrumentation, building an expansive sonic landscape that mirrors the boundless nature of travel. The lyrics, evocative yet accessible, craft a universal story of exploration: “Every day a new adventure, we’ll laugh and sing together, as we gather grains of sand.” The metaphor of sand is profound – each grain represents a moment, a story, a fleeting but invaluable fragment of existence. In this way, Grains of Sand challenges us to cherish each passing second, to embrace change, and to recognize that life itself is composed of innumerable transient experiences, as impermanent yet meaningful as the shifting dunes.

At the heart of this musical odyssey is the extraordinary collaboration between Al Young and French vocalist Delphine Savatte. Young’s return to music after a 40-year hiatus infuses the track with a sense of revival, a reminder that creative expression knows no temporal boundaries. His passion for Euro pop, nurtured by early exposure to the Eurovision Song Contest and extensive travels across Europe, manifests in a soundscape that is at once nostalgic and forward-thinking. The meticulous production, enriched by his deep understanding of electronic music, reflects his decades of experience while simultaneously feeling fresh and modern.

The guitar performance in Grains of Sand is simply breathtaking – both virtuosic and emotive, it carries the spirit of flamenco while seamlessly blending with contemporary pop production. This fusion of classical musicianship with electronic textures embodies the song’s central theme: the convergence of cultures, ideas, and histories. The result is a sound that is globally resonant, a sonic tapestry that speaks to the interconnectedness of human experience. Just as grains of sand from different shores can mingle on a single beach, so too does Grains of Sand bring together diverse musical elements into a harmonious whole.

Listening to Grains of Sand feels like riding a magic carpet, soaring through vibrant landscapes and bustling cityscapes, all while remaining anchored in a deeply personal emotional core. There is an almost mystical quality to the song’s ability to evoke wonder while also grounding the listener in familiar pop sensibilities. It is this duality – between dream and reality, between past and present -that makes the track so compelling. Every note, every lyric, every instrumental flourish serves as a brushstroke in an auditory painting of a world teeming with beauty and adventure.

Yet, beneath the song’s celebratory surface lies a quiet existential undercurrent. What is the purpose of our wanderings? Are we merely collecting moments, or is there a deeper significance to our journeys? Grains of Sand does not seek to answer these questions outright but rather invites us to reflect on them, to find their own meaning in the ephemeral joys of exploration. It is in this open-endedness that the song’s true philosophical depth emerges, encouraging a perspective that sees life as an ever-evolving adventure rather than a fixed destination.

Ultimately, Grains of Sand is an expertly crafted Euro pop single and a musical philosophy – a reminder that life, like sand, is something to be held gently, appreciated in its impermanence, and treasured for the moments it offers. Al Young’s return to the industry with this luminous track is not just a creative resurgence; it is a gift to those who listen, a song that lingers long after the final note fades, like footprints momentarily etched in the shoreline of our memories. We have added the opus to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we anticipate future releases from Megapenny Music!

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