Hannah Barstow

"Where Will I Be?" is a contemporary jazz tune written by pianist, composer Hannah Barstow. After hearing Hannah play a section of the melody on Instagram, Emilie-Claire reached out to her - not being able to get the tune out of her mind. Hannah finished the composition, (which already had reference to birds!) and gave EC her blessing to release the first recording of it.

In the lyrics, Hannah expresses the idea that life goes on after we’ve passed away, and the curiosity of what it will be like without us. "I tend to go to vulnerable and uncertain places in my lyric writing, but I always come back to the idea of hope."

On Spark Bird, each song has its own signature bird - with a special connection to the music - Illustrated by Temagami Anishinaabe artist Caroline Brown - Whitebear Design

Many people believe that a red cardinal is a representative of a loved one who has passed - a connection to the departed. Cardinals are also thought to bring hope, or renewal. Some believe a red bird’s presence is a reminder of the cycle of life, death, transformation - and our connection to nature.