Amy van Keeken is a folk songwriter, singer, and musician based in Vancouver, BC.
Today, Amy unveils her EP, Wave At Me.
For many, the pandemic posed artistic challenges, and such was the case for Amy. She found herself questioning her identity as a songwriter. However, in 2022, she received encouragement from her dear friend Jayne to record at World Peach Records in Vancouver. This experience reignited their creative spark, affirming that her identity as a songwriter remained intact. The studio environment, where her musical ideas came to fruition, became a space where she felt most authentic.
Amy shares on the title track,
“The song “Wave At Me” is about my relationship with trees. Some of my best friends are trees. They are all around us, waiting for us to connect with them. I am inspired and strengthened by their slow, steady energy and their connection to everything around them. They teach me about love and about the present moment, every day.“
She continues to share,
“In September of 2022, my husband Darren died, suddenly and unexpectedly. I was listening to the masters of the EP the day before he died. He peeked his head into my office while I was listening and said “Oh, that sounds really beautiful.” I treasure that comment in my heart forever. Part of my decision to release this recording now is to help me move forward in my grief and healing process. I am still waiting for Darren to come home.
This recording is for him.”