Purchase ‘Hometown’ here on iTunes (Available on other sites from 28/10/2018)

There’s No Place Like Home
Singer-Songwriter Helena Mace Pays Homage To Bournemouth on New Single “Hometown” – by Adrian Clark

The track was recorded by frequent producer Matt Black (who also plays all the keys on the track) at Hangover Hill Recording Studios, Bournemouth, a converted studio based at his home premises.

Where the “Mace Magic” happens: Hangover Hill Studios

The self-penned song was inspired after Mace returned from Greece and realised just how pleasant it is to get home and be in familiar surroundings be it walking in the rain, taking a local trip in the midday sun or that feeling of the cool, clear and clean sand beneath the feet. Those simply pleasures, a mindset of nice pictures, memories and feeling alive!

Helena begins with some delightful gentle acoustic opening stirrings as “Hometown” develops into a sweet and charming number capturing both a homely and comforting sentiment.

As seasons changes and new chapters commence the homely young lady affirms her love for her homestead in the catchy chorus:

I’m on my way back to my hometown. Driving by the ocean every day. Nothing like returning to my hometown. There’s no place I’d rather be today. In my hometown

The vocals are not forced but warmly evocative over some simple country/folk rhythms

It’s underpinned with a shuffling and unobtrusive back beat as subtle bright keyboard effects add colour, sprinkling a little sunshine across the melodic score to bring forth smiles.

This is delightful musical enjoyment and for me Helena’s best song to date.

A pleasing listen, Well Done!

Adrian Clark