Writing music, writing life: Chealen’s cathartic new single ‘The Start to Living’

Singer-songwriter Chealen has returned to the acoustic piano once again. Her brand new single, “The Start to Living,” draws inspiration from her Irish roots as she skillfully blends her own musical vision with traditional Irish motifs.

Chealen possesses a unique and exceptional quality as a singer. Each of her releases reflects her life and soul. There comes a moment when music becomes a mirror of the musician’s soul, effortlessly capturing every current of thought, every breath, and every experienced emotion. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to “The Start to Living” where Chealen’s tender and sensual vocals, as always, bring a sense of tranquility. I was captivated by the infusion of Irish music elements accompanied by her skillful piano accompaniment. When Chealen’s voice harmonizes into two parts during the chorus, it creates a delicate embrace, evoking a cherished and secret thought.

Chealen doesn’t just create music; she crafts a reflection of her own life, akin to writing a book about herself. In her songs, which predominantly revolve around personal experiences, memories, transformations, and life trials, both significant and minute, but it is in “The Start to Living” that Chealen truly bares it all. Overflowing with happiness and long-awaited change, this song resonates with me and listeners on a deeply profound level, connecting at the very core of our being. “The Start to Living” offers a distinct and unparalleled experience, and I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to listen to all the tracks in a complete album.

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