Multi-instrumentalist Leif Vollebekk has revealed a captivating acoustic version of “Peace of Mind,” the original version of which is featured on his critically-acclaimed new record Revelation. “’Peace of Mind (Morning)’ felt like it wanted its own space, separate from the album version,” says Vollebekk. “There’s something about a mountain that always makes you feel at ease. It can inspire the stillness you need to find yourself. In the I Ching, Keeping Still (symbolized by a mountain) is the way to peace of mind. Considering the title, it’s rather ironic that I’ve spent more time recording this song than any other. I’ve recorded four or five different versions of this song.”
Revelation has been raved by critics and fans alike since its release on September 27. Bedroom Disco has called it “by far the best work by this talented singer-songwriter to date,” a sentiment echoed by Musikreview in Germany. In England, Americana UK offered a 9/10 and shared that “[Vollebekk] has delivered a superb piece of work,” while Exclaim! gave the record an 8/10 and stated, “Vollebekk’s subconscious is both amplified and reconstructed.” Rolling Stone highlighted the track “Rock and Roll” in a “Songs You Need To Know” feature, while Atwood Magazine called previous standalone single “Peace of Mind (Evening),“ which is included in our digital servicing here, “a dreamy reverie basking in the glow of intimate connection, Leif Vollebekk’s ” is sweet bliss channeled into soul-stirring sound.” An artist’s artist with many colleagues as admirers, Vollebekk – who self-produced and played piano, guitar, bass, B3 organ, harmonica, accordion and Moog synthesizer on Revelation – compiled an impressive supporting cast that speaks to the caliber of musicianship and feel of the recordings, including legendary drummer Jim Keltner, notable steel guitarist Cindy Cashdollar (Bob Dylan, Van Morrison and Rod Stewart), and revered bassist Shahzad Ismaily. His other album collaborators included artists Angie McMahon and Anaïs Mitchell on background vocals. The album was mixed by Tchad Blake (Tom Waits, Arctic Monkeys, Tracy Chapman) and mastered by Greg Calbi.
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