Feb 2022 indie-new-age instrumental
Hello, FAWMers, happy to see you again!
These are trying times, aren't they? I'm caught up in the turmoil, right now, and as that often happens in such situations, I'm using music to try and rebuild quiescence.
I had a profound discussion with a dear friend yesterday. I owe him the title and inspiration for this song.
As in most of my songs, there are no lyrics : languages are a frame I like to free myself of, in order to reach deeper emotions within myself.
Regarding the writing and recording process :
I've decided to keep things super simple : spontaneity over complexity. The walls here seem to swallow the bass sounds, so I struggle even more than usual when it comes to mix everything down, especially when there are taiko drums involved. I should mention that I absolutely can't use headphones because of my hyperacusis. Fortunately, the neighbors are away at the moment. =)
Oooh
@adforperu Feb 2022
Really nice arrangement. Sounds like your new home is a slightly smaller huge cave ;) Some of the lightest stuff I've ever heard from you, i'm totally at peace.
@danvaillancourt Feb 2022
Yes! Love it Joanne! So glad you are back this year. I've missed you. This is such a great listen. Thank you!
@howthenightcame Feb 2022
i like how this slowly works itself out of the silence into a warm, blossoming triumph - it is uplifting!!
are you playing taiko too?!
@johncrossman Feb 2022
Really meditative, and the vocal just makes me go, ahhh. Cool combination of synthy and organic sounds. There's some good musical tension there that then resolves nicely.
@isaacq Feb 2022
a lovely wistful sentiment in the title, and lovingly backed up with your choices in the arrangement. conversations like the one you had with your friend are probably the best place to take musical inspiration from, in my opinion... i need some of that in my life. very pleased to hear you again
@popmythology Feb 2022
Hi, Joanne!!! Long time no "see." I haven't been on FAWM for the last two years. Yeah, life happened. It's still kinda happening but I decided that this year I was going to try to steal at least a little bit of time to be on here at least a little bit. I was kinda worried and prematurely sad at the though of, "What if my favorite FAWMers have moved on to other things in life and won't be there?" So far I've been very happy to see many of them are here and active as ever. You are one of them. This track was beautiful, as is all your work. Thank you for letting me listen to it. I've already listened twice and will probably come back to listen again before the month is through.
@heliosonorous Feb 2022
Very excellent! Your voice soars well and this gives me the image of flying over a cloudy atmosphere.
@kenficara Feb 2022
It’s beautiful and maybe even optimistic? More straightforwardly diatonic than a lot of your work but still with layers and layers and layers. It’s so good to hear your work again.
Also the lyrics are profound.
@debrandio Feb 2022
Sounds like it has a journey, like it has a destination to get through to get there. Eh go ft dijdur dug VC!!!!
@mikedebenham Feb 2022
Lovely stuff, surfing over turmoil on a wave of sound. Great to hear you again.
@nagavaeoe Feb 2022
Heh, Love the lyric! "Ooooh" :O)
As usual very spacious textures.
I really like the drone and the high melody.
Then the chords change at the right time.
@vomvorton Feb 2022
Totally dreamy! Love the way those chiming chords introduce the melody, and your layers are rich and fascinating as ever!
@paulh1237 Feb 2022
The atmosphere here is so warm and uplifting but also kind of awe-inspiring. Really cool use of textures and the vocals work so well.
@candle Feb 2022
Et oui, l'ange est de retour…
This is simply lovely. The mix works really well & I love all the changes as the song develops. I'm picturing myself flying through sunlit skies, above the clouds, heading to destinations unknown & perfectly content to be taken on this journey. Merveilleuse!
I'm so glad that you are able to channel the turmoil in your life into your creativity. Not only (I suspect) does it help you deal with the stress brought on by the turmoil, but it has given us this lovely song we can all enjoy. Merci!
On Ce Vera Dans Les Ombres…
@phlex Feb 2022
Love the title - really sets the framing of the moment. Happy to see you back, and so fast. This feels inspirational, so uplifting, encouraging - a very hopeful environment. The sound/mix is deep and spacious (as always), and room to move outwards - yeah, feels grounded, and expanding. The buildup and arrangement gets brighter and more vibrant. such a good mindset to start with. Awesome start! Thanks!
@karlsburg25 Feb 2022
I love spontineity over complexity but this is anything but uncomplex (new word). You create such a wonderful atmosphere and its so well layered. I found myself floating off and away. Its really well constructed as well as i can hear melodies all over it. brilliant
@auditasum Feb 2022
Very insightful title from your friend. I hope it's true. Hauntingly beautiful sounds.
@autoclamp Feb 2022
Amazing. Wonderful, lush layers swirling around, and I think the mix is beautiful. Excellent work!
As far as the title is concerned: I REALLY hope you're right.
@rayboneor Feb 2022
You know I'm a big fan of your epic productions that accompany your fantasy work. But this is closer to what I listen to on a daily basis. It's really lovely and ethereal while remaining grounded in the indie realm with the bass and the hint of drums. I love all vocal, but it's that noisy guitar that gives me the chills. It's the whole thing really...I love it
@engebretsen Feb 2022
Lovely mood. I must meditate right away I think. Good work.
@sapient Feb 2022
Ah, there are those layers that I love. This is so super smooth and calming.
I'm taking a break from trying to do something particularly challenging with a guitar riff after not having practiced much for ages. Turns out that this piece is just what I need right now. I can actually feel my shoulders unclenching as I listen to it :D
@roy Feb 2022
An excellent opening to this year's creations, @caterwauler. This is the first Fawm song i've listened to this year, and it was an excellent choice! I've been super-stressed by work the last few days so this was a very calming and centering track to listen to. And your voice... so amazing and etherial, as always!