Kacey Musgraves has released Oh, What A World 2.0 (Earth Day Edition) as a dedication to our planetary home and all the quiet heroes this Earth Day.
In honor of the 50th annual Earth Day today, Kacey Musgraves has re-released her universally beloved track Oh, What a World from 2018’s critically acclaimed Golden Hour. Oh, What a World is Musgraves’ most experimental track which echoes the Daft Punk vocoder vocals. The 2.0 version is a shimmering production remix that you can listen to and genuinely transcend to below.
Additionally, Musgraves is raising money for the World Wildlife Fund, which you can also donate to via a donate button on YouTube. Moreover, Musgraves shares a statement:
There is a lot to feel downhearted about on this Earth Day. Everyone and everything feels out of balance. People are suffering, and the future is uncertain.
In the face of a pandemic that has brought cities to their knees, a song can feel small. A melody can seem insignificant. This is a global moment of acknowledgment and respect for the power of nature and for so many of us — extreme challenges and sadness. But in the midst of all the loss and uncertainty, there are signs everywhere of human compassion and renewal.
The earth is healing. Bluer skies hang over China and Los Angeles. Clearer water and a positive effect on wildlife are being seen. In spite of all its troubles, it’s still a wild, beautiful world, and if you need proof, it’s out there. You just might have to look in a different corner of the sky.
Right now, there are so many brave people that deserve Medals of Honor: the nurses, doctors, grocers, the delivery and truck drivers, cashiers, gas station attendants, the scientists, restaurant workers, the single parents, and SO many others. I’m just a songwriter, but my hope is that if I bring the light I have in my spirit to the table, maybe it could be a form of energy that lifts someone else’s spirit for a moment. Oh, What a World — dedicated to our planetary home and all the quiet heroes this Earth Day: you’re the northern lights in our skies.
