The first time I interviewed Central West NSW artist Clancy Pye we covered her extensive musical background, which began in childhood and involved playing in a family band – The Party Pyes (still one of the best band names ever!) – and gigging throughout her teenage years. It’s safe to say that Pye has been living and breathing music most of her life, and it shows in the songs she has released so far, including the hit ‘Heaven Can’t Wait’.
That song has great emotional resonance, and it’s clear Pye is not afraid of tough topics, as evidenced by her latest single, ‘Days Like This’, which was sparked by realising that there are children going to their first day of school who may be missing a parent.
The sensitivity behind ‘Days Like This’
Delving further into Pye’s life and experiences, we talked about her work as a physiotherapist, and it’s clear that it’s had a big influence on how she sees the world and how much sensitivity she has towards other people and what they’re going through. This enables her to be able to take a big topic such as the one she addresses in this song and have the skills necessary to find an elegant way to write about it when there are only so many verses and a chorus in which to contain her story and message.
‘Days Like This’ will get you from the first verse, so be ready. It also comes with a powerful music video, which you can see here.
If you’re going to A Night in Nashville in Orange NSW on 15 March (now sold out) you’ll see her play live. Otherwise, catch her at Forage Food & Wine Festival, also in Orange, on Saturday 5 April.
You can watch our chat on YouTube (above) or listen on the podcast. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Listen to ‘Days Like This’ by Clancy Pye on Apple Music
