A muffled guitar with a tense tone. The strict thud of drums. Mysterious, lonesome notes that echo, like a leak dripping into a bucket. Something is about to happen. Something is not right.
“My Mind At Ease” is a song that confronts psychological fear. Dominique’s sensitive voice applies persistent pressure. “Leave me alone bad thoughts” she repeats, “begone”. Her words and emotion fight back. Somehow a peaceful glimmer gets through. Fear dissipates into “restful dreams” and Dominique’s voice rings out “victorious—glorious”.
The latest single from the Montreal artist is therapeutic in the way that it works through mental disturbance. The ominous quality of the music initially creates a feeling of trepidation. As the song progresses, the moody atmosphere builds up a certain nerve that helps to fuel a breakthrough.
from
Our Roots Run Deep,
released September 22, 2023
Song written and composed by Dominique Fils-Aimé
Vocals: Dominique Fils-Aimé
Bass: Jacques Roy
Drums: Frantz-Lee Leonard
Keys: David Osei Afrifa
Percussion: Elli Miller Maboungou
Tongue drum: Dominique Fils-Aimé
Didgeridoo: Kevin Annocque
Executive producer: Kevin Annocque
Recorded and mixed at Studios Opus in Assomption, Canada.
Produced, engineered and mixed by Jacques Roy.
Additional engineering by Steeve St-Pierre.
Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering in Montreal, Canada.
Ensoul Records, 2023.