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Underwater

from 50 Songs in 50 Weeks by Jake Haws

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This episode’s song is influenced by the Icelandic band, Sigur Ros. I saw them play a several years ago and again more recently and they put on one of the most incredible shows I’ve ever seen. Such power and emotion with such a unique sound.

My song borrows some elements from Sigur Ros’ sound. First, the repetitive piano lines and the sound of a guitar harmonic layered with some echoy effects (so it almost sounds like drops of water). Sigur Ros use a violin bow on the guitar to get their sound but I used an ebow, which is a pretty close approximation. I added bass and kick drum but it still felt like it needed something to I threw in a sparse electric guitar part to help ground the busy piano.

Since I can’t sing like Jonsi, I went a different direction with the vocals and layered them.

lyrics

Underneath the surface
Struggling for air
Stone tied to your ankle
Skin is turning pale
If I could reach you
I would set you free

Something keeps you down
Help is reaching out

Trapped beneath the surface
Of a crystal clear sea
Fell asleep with the fishes
Motionless as can be
If I could see you
I would set you free

Something keeps you down
Help is reaching out

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from 50 Songs in 50 Weeks, released December 31, 2012
Jake Haws: Vocals, Keyboard, Bass, Electric Guitar, Ebow Guitar, Kick Drum Loop.

Podcast Episode: jakehaws.com/ep-32-song-underwater-influenced-by-sigur-ros/

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