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Better

by Adrian Sutherland

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BETTER is a soaring song about striving for something more.

“We all have people in our lives that make us want to be better. For me, it's my wife and family,” says Sutherland. “I live in a remote community in the North, and when I travel for music I have to be away from home for many days at a time. Even when it's just one show, it’s always a far way to go. As the song goes... ‘If I had two wings, I would learn to fly’… then I would be able to be home to them sooner.”

Better was written by Adrian Sutherland and Tim Vesely, who co-wrote the song and produced the track out of The Woodshed Studio in Toronto. The beautiful artwork is from Nick Perreault, Adrian’s long-time Art Director, with the following symbolism in the design:

o The Northern Lights and starry sky represent Adrian’s Northern home.
o The two circles are two wedding rings, representing his love for family.
o The bird in flight reflects the “two wings” in the song lyrics.
o The bird is a Canadian goose, from an actual photograph captured by Adrian’s wife, Judy.
o The goose represents the annual spring hunt on James Bay, the most important time of year for Adrian to be at home, on the land, with family.

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released July 8, 2023
Written by: Adrian Sutherland & Tim Vesely
Produced by: Tim Vesely
Mastered by: Joao Carvalho

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Adrian Sutherland Attawapiskat, Ontario

Born and raised in Canada’s Far North, Adrian Sutherland is a roots-rocker with heart from Attawapiskat First Nation. His melding of rock, roots, folk and blues draws inspiration from his life, the land, and his Cree culture, with songs that ripple far beyond stages.

Adrian's second album “Precious Diamonds,” was produced in Nashville by Colin Linden. Notawe (Father) is one of two all-Cree songs. ... more

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