[misswhiterabbit]

Hello all!

This is a bit of a weird one perhaps but I'm really pleased with my production on this track and I know that this forum isn't completely adverse to the odd strange track! For those of you that have heard my music on here over the years I really think it shows how I've improved my production skills. There are a few strange backwards vocally sections but I think it fits with the theme - it's about a man who stumbles across a beautiful mythical creature type thing in the forest and he falls in love with her. The backwards vocals are her floating in and out of her alien language - I hope that makes sense!

http://iamalice.bandcamp.com/track/ashes

Lyrics:

He caught me scattering the ashes of a dying star,
He said I don't care what you've done just tell me who you are,
I said I'm half animal half light,
A slow death a half life,
I promise you can have me,
But you'll have to fight me first.

He said blue eyes you have,
They shine in the moonlight,
I said a decent heart you have,
So you'll never make it out of here alive...

[ScottLevi]

Wow, you're right that's a bit weird - probably a little too weird for me generally but somehow I've bookmarked the page so I can relive the wild and wonderful experience again.

Considering the backward lyrics, you've left me confused to how such a seemingly song-ruining idea could be executed so elegantly and complementary to the song as a whole.

This is not really the sort of music I can give constructive feedback on as I'm pretty clueless when it comes to production - which is where this thrives - but I do really like it and it's obvious you've put a lot of work into making something really special and unique.

Thanks for sharing

[midiofnowhere]

Really beautiful and interesting song you have here. well done

[misswhiterabbit]

Thank you for your honest and kind words. Just realised I posted in the wrong section of the forum as this is a finished piece. Apologies x

[AnitaFox]

Hi,
I'm not going to lie, I wasn't expecting to like it but I absolutely love it!!
Beautifully produced and a real magical/chill out quality that I found engaging.   
In my opinion it's a job well done.
Best of luck with it.
Cheers
A

[nooms]

hi alice
really superb track
quality mix vocals are great
love the drums and those rythm keys .. brilliant  
otherworldly nursery rhyme
 - dark spiderlike doomed passion
a tim burton movie
magic

[diademgrove]

Hi Alice,

definitely not weird to my ears. Hints of Bollywood with the backward vocals. I would have liked a bit more bass but that may be my system. In my head I hear the man in the lower register whilst the mythical creature soars in the treble.

Great song,

Keith

[Flux Identity]

Hi Alice,

Thanks for sharing this beauty. Production is indeed perfect. I'd love to be able to mix like this

As I live in London, hopefully I'm going to see you performing live soon

Best of luck

[Gilpow]

Not quite my thing, but I like how unusual it is. The lyrics are nice too

[shadowfax]

I think this is an excellent piece of work..more a tone poem than a song but still very interesting..and definitely a good piece of production..shades of Bjork maybe....
why is it in work in progress..sounds finished to me

[misswhiterabbit]

Thank you, yes I'd agree on the 'tone poem' thing. I really wanted to tell a story/create an atmosphere with this one. Thank you for taking the time to listen - particularly from those that aren't really in to this kind of thing!

[Movin Flavour]

Beautiful song.

Reminds me of Tori Amos and Kate Bush,  but this is a very unique style.

Like your samples and how this is all mixed.

Like the "ticking clock" sound ....how do u get it

Great vocals....

Another cool song Alice...BTW nice web-site

Sandeep

[pompeyjazz]

Hey Alice, I really like strange  Pushing the boundaries is what it's all about. I love the feel of this song, the production is very good. It's got a lovely dreamy surreal feel to it. Thought it was very good.

Cheers

John

[S.T.C]

You have a strong Cocteau twins feel to this song ,at  least to me. I think you've created a very credible song and by the other comments ,i'm not alone.

[Cyrn]

Nice stuff! A bit Kate Bushy but that's not a bad thing at all.