Feb 2022 metal alternatetuning heavydevy
Music: sapient
Lyrics & Vocals: keithcuts
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sapient:
I've been fighting with this song for about a week now. For the second time this FAWM I'm using a guitar tuned to open C (C-G-C-G-C-E) and I wanted to push myself to write something in the style of Devin Townsend.
Well, the music kinda got there, but hoo-boy was I having trouble with the vocals...
So I put a shout out on the forums, and my man @keithcuts stepped up and within a couple of hours had nailed not only the lyrics, but a wonderful vocal take.
*happy sapient*
Keith Cuts says: I’ve been waiting for the chance to collab with @sapient ever since the epic easy shed manifesto of 2019! When I saw his open call I was like ‘it’s on’. I didn’t even need to hear the instrumental track i knew it would be fire so just hit him up and said I’m in. Soon as I listened through some melodies and vocal stylings presented themselves.
While “voices in my head” and “battle” and “demons” fit my perception of the Sapient style , the tale is ultimately about overcoming negative self talk which honors the Keith Cuts brand to my liking.
Sapients production on every instrument and the vocal is top of the line. I was walking when I first heard it and had to stop. This track will stop you. Fiyaaaaa
*happy keithcuts*
a low frequency hum enters my mind
starts to buzzing
supposed to be my time
but now my thoughts running
then i hear talking
these accents i recognize
steeping stalking
back again why why
ch: im in charge of this brain
declare it right now
see the demons inside
i tell them no no no
they gather their ranks
theyll be a fight now
but it determined this time
to make the voices stop
you look tired
youre not enough
the tongue so cunning
now im no longer present
images come rushing
its easy to just coast
i feel so ravaged
passive injury
long term damage
ch: im in charge of this brain
declare it right now
see the demons inside
i tell them no no no
they gather their ranks
theyll be a fight now
but it determined this time
to make the voices stop
im back again
im back again
its quiet in this domicile
so good
so good
i havent felt like this in such a long while
i relax
i sit back
my attitude is ho hum
but whats that
ah what that
and then i hear a low hum
ch: im in charge of this brain
declare it right now
see the demons inside
i tell them no no no
they gather their ranks
theyll be a fight now
but it determined this time
to make the voices stop
ch: im in charge of this brain
declare it right now
see the demons inside
i tell them no no no
they gather their ranks
theyll be a fight now
but it determined this time
to make the voices stop
@matthew62 Mar 2022
Great collab. The lyrics are well-crafted. The music is spot on. The vocals...well They're just perfect. The production is outstanding.
Hats off to both of you.
@andrea Mar 2022
I really like the vocals here. Reminds me a little of Falconer. Interesting and engaging theme in the lyrics. I am totally enjoying your guitar! I am going to make may way through all your songs!
@emplate Mar 2022
The riffs are definitely Devin-like, and the vocals have an old school heavy metal feel to them. Loving that combination! Simply great stuff.
@coolparadiso Feb 2022
Good mix, the way the music holds against the vocal. Vocal is really early 70s heavy rock feel to my ear. I like the changes in pace and style. Big song!
@nilsjesper Feb 2022
Love the alternate tuning and the overall driving feel of this! One of these years I'll actually collab w/ someone on vocals but awesome this one worked out for you!
@elainedimasi Feb 2022
Love it. Just the right kind of driving and heavy to suit my taste. Then the way the vocal floats in it like the disassociated mind being spoken of. I *love* those vocal melody leaps upwards a 5th - feels to me like a very welcome and wonderful prog touch to the song.
Story wise the instrumental struggle is right on. Th deceptive temporary victory.
Thick and hard chorus following chorus is perfect to ramp the intensity to the end. What a trip! Thank you!