Cici Arthur is a project featuring Toronto musicians/composers Joseph Shabason, Chris A. Cummings and Thom Gill. The trio is set to release the album Way Through on February 21, 2025 via Western Vinyl. The lead single “All So Incredible” is accompanied by a music video directed by Nicholas Krgovich that is comprised of footage shot by artist and activist Gary Whitefield Coward (provided courtesy his daughter Mara Coward) in the 1960s. It pairs well with the baroque pop hush of the song and Cummings’ slightly husky and rich vocals. The backing vocals provide harmonic contrast and support for Cummings mixing well with the sparest percussion and languid yet lively piano work and horns. The song sounds like something from another era as well with sensibilities that allow for elegant details to enrich the songwriting like the musical equivalent of a vibrant painting, reminiscent of vintage era Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett with tones trailing off and a feeling of emotional warmth and intimacy that can go by the wayside when songs are perhaps written to be disposable or consumed. “All So Incredible” is imbued with a spirit of writing to express enduring human emotional experiences in their depth and nuance as suggested by the title. Watch the video for “All So Incredible” on YouTube and follow the artists at the links below.
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