Ian Burns embraces life’s precious moments in ‘Just One Minute’
Singer-songwriter Ian Burns releases his latest single, ‘Just One Minute’, a song inspired by life’s fragility and the importance of cherishing time with loved ones, on March 28.
Written during a deeply personal time, ‘Just One Minute’ was influenced by Ian’s own experience of being diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma – a stark reminder of how precious life is.
“Being with the ones you love and your friends is of utmost importance,” Ian said.
“Making sure you get that time with them as much as you can – that became a priority for me.”
Apple Music has embraced the song on release, adding it to their Aussie Country and New In Country playlists.
Despite its deeply personal inspiration, ‘Just One Minute’ is an upbeat, feel-good song.
“I like upbeat songs myself, even though I tend to write a lot of slower music,” Ian said.
“I love playing the upbeat ones live. This one has some undertones about getting balance in life and making time for things that matter and that is our loved ones and the joy in our lives – that’s what really matters.”
The song also captures the unpredictability of life.
“We don’t know what’s around the corner – sometimes it’s tough, but sometimes it’s absolutely incredible,” Ian said.
“Life can be beautiful when you’ve got your friends and loved ones by your side.”
“My diagnosis never got me down, it sure rattled my cage, but I thought, ‘okay, how do I approach everything from here?’. What I try to do daily is look for the beauty and joy in everything, even in the tough times.”
Ian’s excited to perform ‘Just One Minute’ live and is looking forward to bringing it to audiences soon in solo performances and with his new band.
“I hope people enjoy it – it’s a fun song, and I’m going to be playing a lot more live with the band this year,” he said.
To celebrate the release, ‘Just One Minute’ will be launched with a special Sunday session at the Clarendon Tavern on March 30. Looking ahead, Ian is planning to return to the studio to record a new collection of songs.
This project was made possible by the Regional Arts Fund, an Australian Government program that supports sustainable cultural development in regional and remote communities in Australia. The program is managed by Regional Arts Australia and administered in NSW by Regional Arts NSW.