The City - song and lyrics by Count Basic, Kelli Sae - Spotify
"" is a standout track by the Austrian acid jazz project Count Basic , led by guitarist Peter Legat and featuring the powerful, soulful vocals of long-time collaborator Kelli Sae . Key Highlights Count Basic - The City ft. Kelli Sae
“Something bout the city... really makes me come alive. Whenever that feeling hits me, I get high.” Spotify The City - song and lyrics by Count
The lyrics celebrate the electric feeling of nightlife in global capitals, referencing cities like Vienna, London, Paris, and New York. It centers on the "heartbeat of the streets" and the feeling of coming alive under city lights. Where to Find It The track appears on several notable releases: Sweet Spot (2014): The original studio version. Whenever that feeling hits me, I get high
The song is a sophisticated fusion of Smooth Jazz , R&B , and Trip-Hop . It features tight, "glorious grooves" and Legat’s signature wah-wah guitar tones that create a rhythmic, "sexy tension".
It is also featured on Austrozone Vol. 3 (2015). Perspectives from the Community