Rachel Chinouriri – 'Beautiful Disaster'

Rachel Chinouriri explores a new approach to songwriting on mesmerising new single ‘Beautiful Disaster’ featuring rising star Sam Dotia.

As the name suggests, ‘Beautiful Disaster’ is absolutely stunning. Rachel and Sam’s delicate vocals form the eye of the storm. Calm in the midst of a disorienting instrumental backdrop. These soothing qualities translate beautifully into their intricately poetic lyricism that, in true Chinouriri fashion, leaves you transfixed, hanging on every word.

"We made 'Beautiful Disaster' using this visual approach to writing, usually I love to story tell however this time Sam and I sat and imagined a place of isolation and stillness in the night-time,” Rachel says about the track. “When I was growing up, I would often go to woodland areas for some peace. I remember the smells, the air, the wind, the stillness. I love people, but I love being alone in nature. Sam had a more abstract approach, with his lyrics and took a more literal approach. We came back with quite different parts and sang it in, the music by Hylnu also felt quite disparate from what I'd imagined, but we loved how it made us feel ... so we called it 'Beautiful Disaster'"

Words by Laura Freyaldenhoven

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