“Cologne” by Haux – A Song Review

     “Cologne” begins with a nine-second intensity build, leading to piano that sounds part church bell. It’s fitting for an upcoming performance at Park Church Co-op in Brooklyn. Haux will be joined by a string section on November 16, 2017 (for ticket information, CLICK HERE).

     Haux shows a distinctive vocal style in “Cologne.” He pairs syllables in a manner that often blurs word articulations, while increasing the attractiveness and setting the song apart from others in the same genre. Thus, the first verse begins with a quick “You traced,” and a pause before continuing the thought. The syllable pairing continues, but doesn’t dominate.

     Further into the song, “Cologne” is textured with sometimes thunderous percussion and gentle guitar. The backing vocals are simple, yet sophisticated. 

     Haux is the performance name of photographer-turned-musician Woodson Black. In discussing the inspiration for “Cologne,” he described his visit to the city:

  “There was a certain magic about Cologne. It struck me as a place that I might've had another life in if I hadn't lived the life I have. When I was back home, off tour, I remembered that feeling and tried to imagine a life there and the story of what might have been.”

     “Cologne” by Haux 

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Lyrics of “Cologne” by Haux

You traced your hands

Across my back

When you whispered

If time could only take us back

Would you take me back

Would you? ….

I left the lakes I knew to follow you

Harbored the lines I'd lost

To see us through

Only to be with you

Remember Cologne

When it’s late at night

You’re all alone

You’re not feeling right

Can you still see the lights?

Are we losing sight?

Are we losing sight?

Are we losing sight?

[Repeat]

You shed a skin

You used to live within

Running from nights

You couldn't live again

Trying to find a friend

Remember Cologne

When it’s late at night

You’re all alone

You’re not feeling right

Can you still see the lights

Are we losing sight?

Are we losing sight?

Are we losing sight?

[Repeat]

In the dark

Will you stay

Till the dust

Turns to flames

This forgotten love

Our forgotten love

Remember Cologne

When it’s late at night

You’re all alone

You’re not feeling right

Can you still see the lights?

Are we losing sight?

Are we losing sight?

Are we losing sight?

Are we losing sight?

Are we losing sight?

We’ll be all right

We’ll be all right

We’ll be all right

We’ll be all right

Tour Dates:

Sep 9: Otis, MA @ Welcome Campers Festival

Oct 26: Hamburg, Germany @ MS Stubnitz

Oct 28: Munich, Germany @ Manic Street Parade

Oct 30: Vienna, Austria @ B72

Nov 1: Linz, Austria @ Ahoi! Pop Festival

Nov 2: Zurich, Switzerland @ Gonzo

Nov 9: London, UK @ Hoxton Hall

Nov 16: Brooklyn, NY @ Park Church Co-op