Spiritus (song)

"Spiritus" is a song performed and written by Australian singer–songwriter Lisa Mitchell. The song was released on 27 March 2012[1] as the lead single from her third extended play, Spiritus. It was also included on her second studio album, Bless This Mess. The track peaked at number 91 on the ARIA Chart.

"Spiritus"
Single by Lisa Mitchell
from the album Spiritus and Bless This Mess
Released27 March 2012
StudioThe Stable Studios, Melbourne
GenrePop
Length3:07
LabelWarner Music Australia
Songwriter(s)Lisa Mitchell
Producer(s)Dann Hume
Lisa Mitchell singles chronology
"Oh! Hark!"
(2010)		 "Spiritus"
(2012)		 "Bless This Mess"
(2012)

In an interview with Tom and Alex on Triple J on 27 March 2012, Mitchell said; "Spiritus means breath in Latin and I've been doing a lot of yoga lately and a lot of breathing; that's the main thing you concentrate on. That's sort of one component of the song but I guess it was a bit of a message to my former self. Almost something you wish you told yourself a couple of years ago, which is mainly to have some perspective. There is an epic sun out there and it's all good."[2]

Promotion

Mitchell performed the track live for Triple J on 12 June 2016,[3] in the Nova FM studio on 14 June 2016[4] and again under the Sydney Harbour Bridge on 21 April 2013. [5]

Music video

The official music video was released on 2 May 2012.[6]

Reception

Anna Gilfillan from Ripe Music wrote: ""Spiritus" has a more mainstream radio feel to it than her previous songs, yet Mitchell still manages to inject her kooky personality into the music" adding "With the combination of the piano and drums creating an extremely catchy sound, it will have you dancing around your living room."[7] In a review of the associated EP, Stephen Benko-Nehme from LipMag said: "Spiritus" has as "..utterly irresistible piano riff, is so summery and joyful; upon hearing the song it’s almost impossible not to close one's eyes and simply smile."[8]

Charts
Chart performance for "Spiritus"
Chart (2010) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 91

References
  1. "Listen: Lisa Mitchell, 'Spiritus'". Pages Digital. 27 March 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  2. "Lisa Mitchell premieres 'Spiritus', announces church tour". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 27 March 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  3. "Lisa Mitchell - Spiritus (Live on Triple J)". YouTube. 12 June 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  4. "Lisa Mitchell 'Spiritus' Nova acoustic". YouTube. 14 June 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  5. "Lisa Mitchell - 'Spiritus' - Under The Bridge Session". YouTube. 21 April 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  6. "Lisa Mitchell - Spiritus [Official Video]". YouTube. 2 May 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  7. "Lisa Mitchell Spiritus". Ripe Music. 27 March 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  8. "ep review: lisa mitchell, spiritus". Lip Mag. 1 June 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  9. "ARIA Report Week Commencing ~ 9 April 2012 ~ Issue #1154" (PDF). ARIA. 9 April 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-15. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
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