Emerging as one of the brightest talents out of the heart of Melbourne, Brett Ashby is a veritable Renaissance man with a passion for blurring the boundaries between modern art and performance. The body of work he’s curated for the past two decades would represent a graduate course in eclecticism, covering the gamut from tantalizing painting and cinematography as a director, ghostwriter, and high-end artist for performance commissions, to name but a few. And he’s about to take it to the next level with the release of his entrancing new song, “La Luna,” which was released on 24th December. Of course, we’re game to learn about the background and meaning behind the music. Let’s begin

The song kicks off with a soft and hypnotic tune, as if aiming to draw you right through its orbit with the very first note. Although you might find this soothing, don’t be fooled, as things will go in a completely different direction once Ashby carries on with his vocals. His soul-swooning voice is infused with such purity that you might just identify an angel descending right before our eyes, only to share this experience with us.

“La Luna” at its core is a soulful anthem of gratitude, alignment, and our deeply rooted connection with the universe. It is an open invitation to press pause, take a deep breath, and rediscover the magic that already lives within you. The track brings a perfect balance between quiet reflection and uplifting energy that keeps you present and encourages the manifestation of love and destiny you’re meant for. It acts as a soft reminder that we are never really alone; rather, guided and part of a tapestry so much bigger than our limited mindsets. After all, “La Luna” celebrates the beauty of the here and now and encourages finding joy in life’s simple pleasures.

As far as the creation process is concerned, Ashby embraces a very raw and authentic approach that could only be delivered by an experienced performance artist. For Brett Ashby, music is not just an “eclectic” or “second” passion; it is the driving force, a heartbeat behind all of his work. His performance in “La Luna” is nothing short of phenomenal. The musicianship is perfectly balanced, offering an atmospheric and enriching background against which the melody soars without overshadowing it. The deliberate choice created by this balancing act means that his phenomenal vocals are given center stage, with all the emotion the song conveys flowing effortlessly.

If you have worked with me, you know how much intentionality in music means to me; I always talk about it, and Ashby has passed the vibe check one hundred percent! He not only explains what the song means through the lyrics and the song structure, but by the song’s cover picture. Here, the moon on the cover picture of the single is a very symbolic reminder of the deep connection between ourselves and the universe. Through the reflective nature of “La Luna” and the emotional vulnerability it exudes, the song becomes a safe space where the audience is encouraged to focus on the power of gratitude and let nature guide the process. The song embodies the magical powers of a film that are realized through the convergence of hope and the quiet nature of the universe. It is a song that manages to be both earthy and uplifting in its poetic nature, as it reminds listeners that the answers that have been sought all along have all along been in a position of gentle containment within.

“La Luna” is an infinitesimally greater entity than a simple song, the poetic expression of the power of gratitude, harmony, and the deep link between ourselves and the universe. This song reflects the process of realizing the blessings we already have in our lives while manifesting the life, love, and soulful experiences that we have the potential to have. Ashby, I’m telling you, your artistry has genuinely been life-changing. This song taught me to live life to the fullest, and your haunting vocals have truly engraved in my soul a sort of melody that’s left there even when everything else goes away. Ashby is an incredible talent, and I count each passing day to know what he comes out with next!

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