The Hero With a Thousand Faces (first published in 1949) is a work of comparative mythology by Joseph Campbell. American Professor of Literature, Campbell who was known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religion, discusses his theory of the journey of the archetypal hero found in world mythologies in this book.
"Since publication of The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Campbell's theory has been consciously applied by a wide variety of modern writers and artists. The best known is perhaps George Lucas, who has acknowledged Campbell's influence on the Star Wars films."
The shift to the introspective, philosophical and spiritual and mythical influences, across the arts is still growing, and today Jonathan Jeremiah has announced that the title track from his new forthcoming album GOOD DAY was inspired by reading Joseph Campbell’s The Hero With A Thousand Faces, and the song is intended to reflect “my happiest moments over the last three years, like hanging out with my friend Ruben on the Herengracht in Amsterdam. It’s my ‘everyday’ moment of bliss.”
Released today, the track’s upbeat groove is a perfect introduction to a record that eclipses everything Jonathan has achieved so far. It showcases the remarkable depth of his craft, with his wonderfully weary, warm voice carving out haunting melodies amid uncommonly sophisticated arrangements from The Heritage Orchestra’s Ben Trigg.
GOOD DAY was recorded at Ray Davies’ Konk Studios, described by Jonathan - who also produced it - as “a beautiful environment in which to get six or seven people together.” He didn’t stop there, however, cramming a 19-piece string and horn section into the room. “That’s what I’m trying to capture with my records,” he explains. “The sound of people together…”
Photo Credit: Glenn Dearing
GOOD DAY by Jonathan Jeremiah is out Friday, August 31st on [PIAS] Recordings
Pre-order now: https://InertiaMusic.lnk.to/JJ_GoodDay