See It First: Sananda Maitreya, aka Terence Trent D’Arby, Returns With New Video ‘Blanket on the Ground’
Sananda Maitreya, formerly known as Terence Trent D’Arby, has traded some of the bravado in the timbre of his earlier work (“Wishing Well,” “Sign Your Name”) for something happier and more tranquil for his latest, the recently released album, The Rise of the Zugebrian Time Lords.
Find the perfect example in his new video for “Blanket on the Ground” that premieres exclusively on Yahoo Music.
Sananda Maitreya, formerly known as Terence Trent D’Arby, releases new video, “Blanket on the Ground.”
For this new sound he calls “post millennial rock,” Maitreya fuses electric strings, playful bass groves, sparse xylophone chimes, and dramatic, pungent horns to set the mood for the song that declares nature as the ideal romantic setting.
As he sings “Blanket’s on the ground / Heaven’s all around / And I’m still in love with you,” the video finds a clown planning a surprise proposal for his lady. For the location he’s picked a quiet space in the woods for a picnic (hence, the blanket on the ground concept). The backdrop is complete with butterflies, a bright spring day, magic, and all things peaceful.
