Official music video for Mae Karthauser “Army Dreamers”
Released January 12th 2024. Now available on all major streaming sites.
Song written by: Kate Bush
Vocals and piano: Mae Karthauser
Flute: Ronja Schlumberger
Cello: Ben Roberts
Filmed and edited: Simon Congdon, PEAKK
Directed: Andy Hill
“Army Dreamers has been part of my set for awhile,,” says Mae. “People request it – I think it strikes a chord, particularly with the situation unfolding in Ukraine and in the Middle East.”
Breathing new life into the 1980 anti-war classic, Mae’s silken, athletic vocal soars dove-like over her sublime, luxuriant piano playing. Mae is joined on the recording by regular collaborators Ben Roberts on cello, and Ronja Schlumberger on flute.
“The lyrics to Army Dreamers are utterly spellbinding,” says Mae. “Kate Bush is a genius, a national treasure, and such an important artist for me. Listen to the lyrics… it’s a mother, whose son has been sent to fight, and now she finds out he