History Project
by @racheleve · @kahlo2013
Liner Notes
Lyrics by @kahlo2013, music by @racheleve
Rachel says: I just loved the storytelling elements in Liz's lyrics - I think most of us can relate to the experience of being in relationship with folks who gaslight and recreate history and well, we're dealing with it every day on the national stage too, UGH. I came up with a folky/country tune that I hope captures the evocative nature of Liz's poetry! Recorded on one take on StudioOne DAW, please be gentle on my mediocre guitar skills LOL.
Liz says: I absolutely love the gorgeous music @racheleve gifted to these lyrics. She captured the predicament of the relationship with Majorie so well! A perfect melody, fabulous guitars, and gorgeous vocals - I feel so grateful and enjoy how a song was born from words on a page! Thanks!!!
Lyrics
By @kahlo2013
V1 I had a history project ‘bout a decade ago one that taxed my mind one that crossed every line
I had a history project that is still memorable one that challenged me one that forged every sea
PC her name was Marjorie
C she was a history revisionist an expert of the art recreating stories from bruised sides of the heart
she was a history revisionist a master of the trade reinventing events in self-destructive ways
V2 I had a history project that frightened me away one that had me shook one that re-wrote every book
I had a history project that made me run from love one that stole sanity one that poked every bee
PC her name was Marjorie
C she was a history revisionist an expert of the art recreating stories from bruised sides of the heart
she was a history revisionist a master of the trade reinventing events in self-destructive ways
B (spoken over music as if talking to a friend) when I went to the grocery to buy a loaf of bread she told our friends I was out drinking instead
when I went to the library to check out a rare map she told her sister I had affairs in the stacks
when I went to the factory to do my daily work she told her parents I was just being a jerk
L (sung) she took the best from me
PC her name was Marjorie
C she was a history revisionist an expert of the art recreating stories from bruised sides of the heart
she was a history revisionist a master of the trade reinventing events in self-destructive ways
Comments
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Fantastic collab here!! These lyrics are spectacular, Liz... I see the story in my head as I read/listen...I think thats what really good lyrics do. And then Rachel steps in and creates this awesome song with them. Impeccably interpreted. The music you wrote, the vocal delivery, were exactly in tune with the spirit of the words. I enjoyed every moment (thought I heard a little Joni Mitchell in there...)
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What a jewel!!! @kahlo2013 your lyrics tell a perfect story, not a word out of place, not a word too many. And @racheleve i love the country feel and your delivery is just perfect. I can just hear you rueing the day you met her. Love the spoken section as well. would listen to this on repeat!
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These lyrics are so evocative! I love the notion of a “history project” meaning someone you’re in a relationship with. Nice! And Rachel, I like the country vibe you created. It fits the story beautifully. I like the minor feel going on in particular.
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Great idea the "history revisionist" - perhaps we all revision history in a way which suits us - or at least sometimes. Reminds me of dearest Joni in all the best ways. Listened to it a few times Rachel. Great.
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The modal chords and floating melody work really well at bringing across the emotional nuances in the lyrics. "History revisionist" is such a good title / hook, and I appreciate how the lyrics touch on where the hurtful behavior was coming from as well as its effects.