(Down Here in the) Empathy
by @javakat343 · @vince_link
Liner Notes
#alternativerock #cinematic #western #singersongwriter #collab
Vince says: I am so glad, I found @javakat343 here on FAWM. At first, I heard her a capella. I was impressed how she went from a fragile tone to that strong voice and back. Now that we've worked together on two songs I am even more impressed. Just listen how intense it gets when she comes to the chorus! She is such a talented singer! It is such a great track. I really can't wait until we have mixed it properly.
Java Says: I never imagined that Vince would take this song one of my absolute favorite places. I asked for an intricate guitar melody to pair with the vocals and he absolutely blew me away!
Here are some of the notes I took when writing the song:
"Structure and theme:
Trip-hop genre
Written when listening to Airbag by Radiohead. Use same key. Think about utalizing similar textured background guitar motif
Dynamic growth throughout song:
sparse in verse ( Base from Gloybox by Portishead will fit the 4 count)
Growing layers in pre chorus (Use electronic textures, think Massive attacks tear drop)
Dynamic and powerful at chorus
Use mandolin/guitar motifs similar to You Were There (from Ico) or Airbag (Radiohead)"
Lyrics
I don't watch the news, so I have the capacity to pay my dues It's a priority to give my time and patience to the friends that need
A little room to breath, A little room to grieve I’ll meet you down here in the empathy
A quiet beat to give reverence to the needs That we have as humans when we’re processing:
How to be How to see How to feel How to heal
I don't watch the news, so I have the capacity to pay my dues It's a priority to give my time and patience to the friends that need
A little room to breath, A little room to grieve I’ll meet you down here in the empathy
A quiet beat to give reverence to the needs That we have as humans when we’re processing
You wont You wont You wont
Comments
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This was very powerful, especially in those “how to” parts. I really enjoyed your take on empathy. Beautiful your melodies and the music goes so lovely with your pretty, clear voice!
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I like the melodic lines you build here - major and minor in pairs creates a great feel to kick off with that pairs so well with the positive negative of the lyric. I like the sparse percussive instrumentation of the verse and how it breaks out into the strings and droning bass in the chorus. Passionate and engaging performance.
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This is GREAT! I like the way it builds, and all the intricacies of the mix. I also was impressed with your notes while you were writing the song, how you were able to provide specifics of the feel you wanted. @vince_link really delivered on that. Great collab!