Horizon

by Hi Ho

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Horizon is a driving, cinematic rock song with dreamy guitar parts, crashing symbols and a strong, cutting vocal delivery that's moody, melodic and dripping with melancholy. The lyrics marry slice-of-life vignettes in the verses that build up to a soaring chorus that celebrates the quiet victory of choosing to be alone in pursuit of a better life. The outro gives way to a beautiful cascade of layered guitar parts that the listener can get lost in. This single marks the rebirth of Hi Ho.

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God is dead on the boardwalk
But I can still smell the moonlight
Shapeshift at the horizon
Swallowed up in stormy skies

Grave mistakes near the train yard
A quiet car and a fifth of Beam
Am I used to the poison?
Can you please turn off these dreams?

There’s a glow where the sea meets the sky
The storms ahead dust the horizon line
And there’s no one left to say
“You’re alright”
Thought I heard you walk away
But it was me who couldn’t stay

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released February 24, 2023
Song and lyrics by Gillian McGhee
Vocals, Rhythm Guitar by Gillian McGhee
Backing Vocals, Baritone Guitar by Nick Sintos
Lead Guitar by Dustin Martin
Bass by Katie Karpowicz
Drums by Dave Klingenberg

Recorded and Mixed by Justin Yates at Trail Blazer Sound
Mastered by Collin Jordan at The Boiler Room

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Hi Ho Chicago, Illinois

Hi Ho started as a solo acoustic project of Chicago singer-songwriter Gillian McGhee. Now, Hi Ho is full band, weaving together delicate and heavy elements to create a sound that's moody, melodic and deeply emotive.

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