Captain Festus McBoyle and his motley crew are a comedy trio from New Zealand, and their recent single "Breathe" is as catchy a tune as you are ever likely to hear. The song is great fun, has a lively upbeat delivery, and tackles the complex issue of how to deal with adversity when it arrives, which is hinted at in the song title "Breathe".
The music features a ukulele driving the rhythm, alongside a lively accordion providing the additional melodic flavour in true Celtic fashion. The lyrics describe a random series of misfortunes which may occur at any time, including bumped heads, sore toes and flat tyres. The solution is to 'take one deep breath' and then everything will be 'all right'.
The song also explores how although we're all different this simple truth of taking one deep breath applies to each and every one of us. In this world the clouds that appear in your day can be overcome 'like a dance in the rain'. There is a lot going on here, so be sure to give this song a spin, it's sure to brighten up the darkest day.
From what I can gather, they are a pretty phenomenal live act too, with their own particular brand of Vaudevillian musical comedy lighting up concerts and festivals across the country. The trio have been described as a cross between Monty Python and Spike Milligan and their award-winning music continues to reach an ever growing audience. With songs as didactic and inspirational as this, I'm sure their reputation will continue to grow.
Captain Festus McBoyle - piercing the darkness.
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