This week’s song is highly influenced by Radiohead. I’ve been a pretty big fan of theirs ever since OK Computer came out. To be more specific, I would say the song, ”Videotape” was a big inspiration for the sound and feel of this song.
I tried a few new things: 2 harmonizing ebow guitar tracks (recorded direct, without an amp), a “choir” of harmony vocals (at one point there are 8 vocal tracks), and a “blippy-sounding” techno beat I created by playing each part on the keyboard, looping it, and layering effects on top. I’m really pleased with the results.
lyrics
You say that I have seen a ghost
And I’ve become too naive to know
And it’s too late to alter my fate
I don’t wanna hear your predictions
Take me down the road where I left off
I don’t wanna hear your predictions
When you tell it like it is again
And now I walk a path unknown
It takes me time to stop these crimes
I don’t wanna hear your predictions
Take me down the road where I left off
I don’t wanna hear your predictions
When you tell it like it is again
And you tell it like it is again
credits
from 50 Songs in 50 Weeks,
released December 31, 2012
Jake Haws: Vocals, Piano, Ebow Guitar, Bass, Drum Machines
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