LA-based folk singer/songwriter Abby Litman recently released her new single Train, on which she is joined by Madison Cunningham on guitar. We have the pleasure of sharing the accompanying video, which, like the song, has a pastoral quality despite the urban setting. The visuals tie in beautifully with the song as she sings, ‘City smog shifts to blue as concrete turns to sand’.
Acoustically vibrant, lyrically poetic, and calling to mind Joni Mitchell, Abby Litman is a name you will want to keep on your radar.
About the song:
After ending a relationship, one can often wonder about where their former partner may be and what they’re doing post-breakup. “Train” is a vivid depiction of that headspace, set into motion with guitars reminiscent of Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell-inspired melodies and a lyrical journey from the city to the water. Grammy-nominated Madison Cunningham lends her rhythmic guitar counter-textures and shimmering ukulele lines to bring the track to life. The accompanying artwork depicts the California coastal landscape, pieced together in swathes of greens and blues, much like how it might appear from a moving train window.
About the Video:
The accompanying video takes viewers along for a train ride out of Los Angeles Union Station to San Clemente State Beach, showcasing the natural beauty of the California coastal landscape. Paired with the song’s lyrics, “Train’s” music video serves as a heartfelt meditation on breaking up and moving on.
Videographer/Editor – Matthew Litman
Additional Footage – Nicole Jaffe
Find out more about Abby Litman here: https://abbylitman.com/