On July 11th, acclaimed Texas-based indie-pop/rock band Voxtrot will unveil their latest single, “Esprit de Cœur,” marking the fourth release in their recent series of singles.
Voxtrot is adding a unique twist by inviting fans to interpret “Esprit de Cœur” before even hearing the track. The band has released the sheet music today, including guitar chords, lyrics, and vocal melodies, as well as a MIDI file of the vocal melody, encouraging fans to create and submit their own versions of the song.
“All videos received will be featured in a dedicated playlist,” says Voxtrot’s Ramesh Srivastava. “We’re excited to see the diverse interpretations our fans come up with.” Fans can check out performances of “Esprit de Cœur” by notable artists such as Kip Berman (Pains Of Being Pure At Heart) and Annie Hart (Au Revoir Simone) in the playlist for inspiration. Fans have until July 19th, 11:55 PM CST, to submit their videos here.
Regarding the inspiration behind “Esprit de Cœur,” Srivastava shares, “It was initially inspired by a documentary on Charlie Chaplin, which detailed his life in and out of the spotlight. The song explores the ephemeral nature of fame and youth, and the inevitable soul-searching that comes with a career in entertainment.”
“Throughout ‘Esprit,’ I dip between my post-Voxtrot years in Los Angeles, during which I desperately longed to be ‘rediscovered,’ imaginary conversations with Beat Generation authors, and Chaplin’s famous speech in The Great Dictator, which signaled the end of his comedic reign but is considered his most poignant cinematic moment.”
“In the pursuit of our life’s work, it is important to remember that beyond achievement, beyond recognition, there is an intrinsic worth to our being, a love that comes from within and needs no external validation.”
Like previous singles “Another Fire,” “New World Romance,” and “My Peace,” “Esprit de Cœur” brings the energy and hooks of classic Voxtrot into a new era.
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