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State Hospital (Frightened Rabbit cover)

by Bryan Serwatka

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The loss of Scott Hutchison was and is still a huge blow. I never understood shedding tears for the death of an artist until this summer. Scott operated with overwhelming honesty in his songs which was often difficult to digest, but it was his true voice and an open window.

‘State Hospital’ instantly hit me in the gut. Its honest commentary was bleak yet somehow uplifting as it painted the depths of domestic abuse and absence of privilege. It's a picture of hope in spite of the shadows. The coda’s major key contrast of all not being lost still brings a lump to my throat as someone who has both experienced deep depression and is too familiar with thoughts of suicide.

I only hope my interpretation doesn’t defile any of this as it’s meant a respectful tribute to Scott who has been a core influence to my music for many years and will be for years more.

‘There’s no shame in shutting down, But we could say more and think aloud’ - Scott Hutchison (Frightened Rabbit, Owl John, The Fruit Tree Foundation, Mastersystem)

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released July 27, 2018

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Bryan Serwatka London, UK

Made music with Backyards and Riot Joy, remixed music as Brillinger. Now playing on my own.

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