Their music has a beautifully full texture and the voices of Big Little Lions seem specifically tailored for each other. While both are pleasing, the female voice has a smoother, softer feel. But it’s the difference between the two that set Big Little Lions above other skillful harmonization pairings. The voices belong to Paul Otten and Helen Austin.
In their song "Here We Go Again,” the instruments are many and varied. For the first minute, the drums are forceful and the guitar delicate. Then, the sound of a banjo enters, along with hand claps. The song, which is from the upcoming album “Inside Voice,” never stays in one place long enough to release the attention of the listener. And the lyrics are intelligently crafted. The song is about continuing on, as best conveyed by the two sentences:
Little by little, bit by bit,
that’s how you eat an elephant.
I’m gonna need to rest,
but I won’t quit… building my pyramid.
Big Little Lions are comprised of the songwriting duo of Paul Otten and Helen Austin. They identify their “hometown” as Comox Valley (Canada) and Cincinnati, Ohio (U.S.). Quoting a description of their soon-to-be-released sixth album:
"Big Little Lions return with their latest album 'Inside Voice' (Oct 4th, 2019). The award winning band from Cincinnati, OH and British Columbia, Canada have been described as ‘a blissful marriage of new folk and sophisticated pop’. 'Inside Voice' is a new collection of infectious folk pop songs that are jam-packed with emotion and tight harmonies that sound like the product of two people working side-by-side instead of living in different countries. The album digs deeper than their previous work, taking on topics around mental health but in a way that leaves the listener feeling optimistic."
“Here We Go Again” by Big Little Lions
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The song's video is a time lapsed sequence
of “stage” setup, with a short break to play cornhole - interesting to watch.
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