the horses is one far sun’s latest release and the first cover track from the trio. the horses is a stripped-down cover of the Rickie Lee Jones classic and a well loved anthem in Australia owing to the fame Daryl Braithwaite brought it in the 90s. This acoustic rendition puts the song’s raw emotion and timeless beauty centre stage, while honouring it’s original essence and story telling.
hello old friend arrived in May 2024 and is one far sun’s love song to Australia, capturing the bittersweet bond between ex-pats and their homeland. With soaring vocal harmonies and haunting cello, hello old friend reflects the complexities of leaving behind a once cherished relationship. The trio hope it resonates with anyone who has felt the tug of war between longing and liberation.
people in the middle released in February 2024 and has been spun widely on radio and online shows across 10+ countries. This protest song lyrically critiques our global social, political and cultural apathy. It serves up big vocals and harmonies, layers of heart string violins with a distinct solo melancholy cello, raw guitars, electronic sub bass and embellishments. The LJR introspective house remix of people in the middle followed shortly after and was again featured on BBC Introducing in March 2024.
The revival began in late 2023 with inside – a song that beautifully captures one far sun’s signature style. It weaves emotive, introspective lyrics about travel and growth with a sonic tapestry of raw guitars, cinematic strings, electronic beats and ethereal three part harmonies. The single’s indie disco club remix was featured on BBC Introducing in January 2024.