""Flags" feels like all three artists, with Damon Albarn's Melancholy Hill balladry, Chatten's delivery and Kae Tempest's thoughtful wordplay all in there. The song also features contributions from Johnny Marr, Dave Okumu, Adrian Utley ( Portishead), Gorillaz' bassist Seye Adelekan, Femi Koleoso ( Ezra Collective), and a 43-piece children's choir. You can listen to that and watch a clip of them recording at Abbey Road below."
""To be gifted the chance to collaborate with such talented artists as Damon and Kae in aid of such an important cause was really special," Chatten adds. "Not to mention all of the incredible musicians who helped bring the song to life on the day. It's a rare occasion that you feel the energy for change in such a tangible way and from so many, but that is exactly how it felt in the room that day.""
HELP(2) is a charity compilation benefiting War Child UK, released March 2 and recorded at Abbey Road over a single week with producer James Ford. The project assembled a wide range of artists who recorded exclusive tracks and collaborations. "Flags" pairs Damon Albarn with Grian Chatten and Kae Tempest and blends Albarn's Melancholy Hill-style balladry, Chatten's delivery, and Tempest's wordplay. The recording includes contributions from Johnny Marr, Dave Okumu, Adrian Utley, Seye Adelekan, Femi Koleoso and a 43-piece children's choir. Recording sessions emphasized purpose and engagement with children, and participants reported a strong, tangible energy for change.
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