“Jungle” (2016)

Tash recorded this live version of her song “Jungle” entirely on her own, in her bedroom.

Taking Captive

Even though this is truly a home-made, do-it-yourself version, the performance is captivating, the musicianship is excellent, and the sound is magnificent. In a concert hall, this would sound great. The fact that it sounds superb coming from her bedroom says a lot about her talent and her musical gifts.

Hot Peaks

Subsequent to this recording, “Jungle” appeared on Tash’s debut EP in 2017. It was also released as a single, which peaked at Number 39 in both Australia and the US. On the Triple J Hottest 100 for 2016, “Jungle” was ranked Number 3. _{(Image source)}

Tash Sultana

Tash Sultana is a musician from Melbourne, Australia. She started out by busking and playing at open-mic nights.

(She did the latter while underage and using a fake ID. That alone gets her the “Music to Your Ears” seal of approval.)

One is Plentiful

Tash is a multi-instrumentalist, and has mastered over a dozen instruments. She has been described as a “1-person powerhouse.”

While she gets occasional help from back-up musicians, she can easily get by very well without their help. Using just her voice, her guitar, a floor-ful of pedals, and a few other devices, she creates a hypnotic tsunami of sonic ecstasy.

By 2016, Tash’s YouTube videos had been viewed millions of times. In September 2016, she released her debut EP. In 2017, she embarked on a world tour, which was sold out.

Over 2017–18, Tash received 10 nominations from Austalia’s ARIA Music Awards. Her 2018 album “Flow State” received the ARIA Award for “Blues and Roots Album of The Year.” _{(Image source)}

They are the Chosen One

note – In terms of gender identity, Tash identifies as non-binary, and uses the singular “they” as the pronoun referring to herself. While I totally respect her choice, I – as a writer striving for clarity – have realized that such usage can be very confusing. Therefore, I’ve employed the traditional pronouns “she” and “her.” I hope Tash does not mind too much.)

I see the way you move

It's so fluid

Be here by my side

Got nothing to hide

Know that you're hurting

I see the tears behind those eyes

And I can't wipe them clear

Your love was like gold to me

But you hold me closer to the light

Wouldn't find the bullet inside

Unless you magnified

But you throw me into the deep end

Expect me to know how to swim

And I, I put my faith inside my hands

Cause I will be just fine

Welcome to the jungle

Are you gonna dance with me?

Welcome to the jungle

You got to close your eyes and see

Welcome to the jungle

Are you gonna dance with me?

Well, no nah

Well, no nah

Sitting tight with my black jeans on

And I'm paralysed, make your way toward the sun

Got the palest soul you ever seen, oh darling

You mightn't be the one

Sitting tight with my curly hair

Making your way with that sheepish stare

Said are you real do you feel are you there?

Ashes to ashes
And the embers I blaze
Oh, I gotta rise amongst you, though
And I think about your face every day
But you pull me closer to the light
You wouldn't find the bullets inside
Only if you magnified
Welcome to the jungle
Are you gonna dance with me?
Welcome to the jungle
You got to close your eyes and see
Welcome to the jungle
Are you gonna dance with me?
Real or not
Real or not
  _{(Image source)} _{Lyrics by Tash Sultana, courtesy of – AZLyrics.com

Reference – Wikipedia

Reference – Wikipedia

Reference – TashSultana.com

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