Sano Hill is a singer-songwriter based in Galway (Ireland) currently recording his debut album. His songs are inspired by life, love and loss and he has played to audiences in the US and Ireland with his work released already to critical acclaim on compilation albums, including 'Origin: See the Light', 'New Horizons', and 'Inundations' (which also featured music from leading international acts, including Josh Ritter, Ron Sexsmith, Lloyd Cole, Damien Rice, Mundy and The Frames).
“Circlewalk” – released on July 29 – is the third single from his forthcoming album (music review responses to "Circlewalk" as well as his acclaimed previous singles “The Climb” and “Starting Over” are available here: https://sanohillsongs.wixsite.com/sano-hill/reviews). The forthcoming album as a whole (titled “If Not Now, When?”) charts the course of a relationship from hopeful beginnings, to emotional crises, breakup and recovery. “CircleWalk” is a darker song than the previous releases, dealing with the challenging subject of communication breakdown in a relationship, when two people can't find the words to say how they feel and instead walk in circles around what they need to say. This song is about expression, about breaking the silence. It features a full band sound, driving chorus and memorable final refrain. It was recorded at Dublin's legendary Windmill Lane Studios with award-winning producer Larry Hogan.
Sano Hill “is blessed with a strong and distinctive voice” (Galway
Advertiser) and his work has been described as defining “a timeless
recipe for original guitar music: inventive, humanist lyrics sung from
the gut, then embedded in rhythms to barrage or soothe the soul"
(Milwaukee Journal Sentinel). For leading Irish music magazine, Hot
Press, Sano Hill daringly “tries to capture the sound, sense and smell
of Galway in a similar vein to Van Morrison's finest compositions about
his native Belfast." (Hot Press).
Selected Review Extracts for 'CircleWalk'
" “CircleWalk” is Sano Hill’s best offering to date. Here, the golden,
ever-lasting, and infectious retro vibe reaches an emotional climax to a
point that the time has stopped and everything will be forever
lavishing and flamboyant...Hill’s vocal is undoubtedly the soul of the
piece. It’s flavorful and expressive. It takes the listeners onto a
whole new level of musical sensation that is unlike other
songs...“CircleWalk” is a non-linear sonic box that preserves the best
of the past and present. It’s a song that leaves an impression in your
head for long as if the buzz will always be a part of your memory."
- https://thepunkhead.com
" 'CircleWalk'... proves that Sano Hill is a real artist who knows how
to write insightful, soulful songs taken from life itself. We love his
sensual vocals, professional arrangements and the originality of his
compositions." - http://indiedockmusicblog.co.uk
"A brilliant and exciting track that’s all about communication... The
ending is phenomenal, with a refrain that sticks in our heads and make
us dance and sing along." - https://lessthan1000followers.com
"The melody is a masterpiece brought to sonic glory by the full band.
Hill’s vocals ride the waves of the sound to tug at your emotions and
make you want to listen to the track over and over."
- https://www.theothersidereviews.com
"Bringing back more of that rich and dynamic direction he has cultivated
for himself, his newest release offers another heady dose of sweeping
textures and soaring atmosphere that we simply can't get enough of."
- https://www.therealding.com
"The arrangement and recording work on the song is phenomenal and
expressive. The versatile guitars and saxophone provide good textural
timbres. Hill’s powerful vocals coupled with the tight arrangement
propel the song to the next level. CircleWalk is a stunning rock song
that will keep you humming and tapping your feet."
- https://sinusoidalmusic.com
" 'CircleWalk', a folk/indie rock single, is a revolutionary creation
... His vocals are unique and hard to explain but its entrancing to
listen to them. Sano Hill is a rising star; he has a unique sound that
anyone could enjoy and find comfort in." - https://www.saiidzeidan.com
"‘CircleWalk’ is a beautifully vibrant and uplifting Folk Rock track
that exudes creative energy. The song starts off with an energizing drum
roll that quickly takes the listener into a funky progression that
generates feelings of freedom and bliss almost instantly. Sano Hill’s
warm and upfront vocals make themselves known shortly after as his
lyrics tell a vivid story about love and loss...The theme of this track
is just as amazing as the overall sound of the song"
- https://www.giftedbalancerecords.com
"What a beautiful song. As soon as I hit the play button I was
fascinated by this melody. The musical arrangements are great. The bass
ventures into intricate melodic phrasing followed like a shadow by the
drums. The groove of this song is irresistible and makes you dance. The
passionate and intense interpretation of Sano Hill is irresistible and I
found myself singing with him" - https://www.edgarallanpoets.com
"As soon as one hears Sano Hill's breathtakingly fun and beautiful
voice, a smile will not leave the listener’s face. 'CircleWalk' is
already making big waves. I believe Sano Hill is the musician you've
been waiting for. Bolstered by a powerful tune, his track graces us with
dynamic and heart-warming melodies." -
https://www.musiccitypulse.online
"The pure vocals plus the intensity of the instruments is a perfect
combination ... It’s almost like a goth rock opera. You will enjoy every
single moment ... This euphoric three minute track will allow you to
drift away as you head back into the forest and thank Sano Hill for
taking you on this journey." - https://www.aceofswords.co.uk
"With vocals that remind us of Bono Vox, the track has an excellent
guitar arrangement and great production that give even more value to all
the emotion delivered to the listener and that reaches him throughout
the hearing of this work." - https://www.osgarotosdeliverpool.com.br
[Brazilian publication in Portuguese]
"As with the previous single ‘Starting Over’, ‘CircleWalk’ has a bold,
rich sound ... the element that screams desperation, melancholy and
inner turmoil is Sano Hill’s vocal execution ... Sincere, sentimental,
introspective and brutally honest, ‘CircleWalk’ connects with listeners
on a deeper level ... It’s inspiring, breath-taking and highly
recommended." - https://nexusmusicblog.com
" 'CircleWalk' has incredible orchestral power that comes from a very
well-placed set of instruments. The composition is creative, powerful
and has an overwhelming chorus that doesn't let the emotion drop"
- https://roadie-music.com [Brazilian publication in Portuguese]
"Hill’s voice is captivating, and keeps the listener engaged for the full length of the song." - https://popfadblog.com
Find all reviews (and full links) for Sano Hill releases here:
https://sanohillsongs.wixsite.com/sano-hill/reviews
"CircleWalk" is the third single from Sano Hill's forthcoming album. The
album as a whole (titled “If Not Now, When?”) charts the course of a
relationship from hopeful beginnings, to emotional crises, breakup and
recovery.
"CircleWalk" is a darker song than the previous releases, dealing with
the challenging subject of communication breakdown in a relationship,
when two people can't find the words to say how they feel and instead
walk in circles around what they need to say. This song is about
expression, about breaking the silence. It features a full band sound,
driving chorus and memorable final refrain. It was recorded at Dublin's
legendary Windmill Lane Studios with award-winning producer Larry Hogan.
Released on July 29th, "CircleWalk" is already receiving rave reviews from music critics internationally.
