FAWM: "These Days"

These Days

2 weeks ago by @kristian · @deena

These Days

kristian +1

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Liner Notes

@kristian: this has probably been the busiest February EVAH, but I refuse to let that stop me ... FAWM !

@deena: we'd started this song previously, but it needed another verse and I needed FAWM to give me a good nudge! Thank you @kristian for your magic and your amazing music!

Lyrics

These days
in the backyard
by the fire
we sit and talk now for hours
and hours
about simple things
back to nature
back to heaven
back to whether
we are children of the sun
with highway dust upon us
among wildflowers

In perpetual motion across space and time
getting so dizzy chasing the sky
scattering sparks across the universe
you know they say in times like these
we could all use all the help we need
so let’s try to fly together

These days
we hide behind statements of value
never minding the consequences
of anything
while we talk about the future
is a rug being pulled
is a veil dropping over our vision
aren’t we children of the sun
with highway dust upon us
drawn to the light in the darkness

In perpetual motion across space and time
getting so dizzy chasing the sky
scattering sparks across the universe
you know they say in times like these
we could all use all the help we need
so let’s try to fly together

Comments

@afterschoolclub 16h

Fantastic instrumentation and arrangement as ever. Such rich synth textures. Great vocal work here too. Really enjoyed this one - top collab work!

@sycophant 2d

Great collab team. Love that haunting piano intro and the way the music builds around it to become more poppy… your voice is so conversational cool in the verses, which makes the chorus seem epic… love the line about being children of the sun with highway dust. Awesome job.

@musicsongwriter 6d

Such a beautiful song and collaboration. Great work with brilliant lyrics, music, instrumentation, singing and demo. Absolutely amazing to listen to. Love the development and every detail. Very beautiful work.

@mitchmash 1w

Love this song - especially the chorus and the way it transitions from the verse. Beautiful lyric images, really enjoyed the visual of "scattering sparks across the universe". The whole track felt so dreamy and shimmering. Loved the vocals - especially in the chorus. Awesome!

@tcelliott 2w

This is luscious, it sounds so dang good. I like the lyric, especially the 'dizzy chasing the sky' and the idea of flying together. It's a great melody for the lyric, too.

@fortelmfield 2w

That's one heck of an intro! Lovely chords... and then the beats kick in to bring the chorus, very catchy! Amazing production too, lots of space and depth here.

@amelea 2w

I like the double usage of the word weather/whether in
"back to whether"

This is soooooo groovy! Even the intro, really love your execution of the strings.

The "these days" and waterfall-y noises prickling my senses in the background is what gives it total personality. Whew!

@sirius 2w

Oh those strings are really lovely! I enjoy the deep bass very much too. And when the gorgeous vocals come in and the track starts grooving, wow! Epic collab, meøh, prrrrææ! =^.^=

@squirrelhavenstudios 2w

Wow, I really love the airy, poppy-ness of the chorus. It's really uplifting and the vocal is sweet and ethereal. Excellent work on this, both of you!

@jamesstaubes 2w

The call and response vocals on the chorus are great. The strings serve the song and add drama. I love the arp that comes in on the 2nd verse. The vocals are crisp and clear. There's a lot of production on this track! I respect all the work and detail!

@davidtaro 2w

Now that’s how to do an intro. All the feels. The first verse vocal just adds to that sense of something building, which then releases beautifully in the chorus. Getting some gorgeous, hard-panned arp textures. And yeah, that chorus melody is brilliant. Wonderful track!!

@bo0m3r31337 2w

amazing tune! love the strings and vox and synth work

@iwilleatyou 2w

Very nice! Love the vocal melodies. It's got a 90s flavor to it - from college alternative pop to elements in dance pop.

@cts 2w

That chorus. That freakin’ chorus. Your talents shine brightest at that point. A very poignant and insightful message…seriously. And @kristian’s deft production floats the message like a feather. But that chorus. Y’all are fabulous.

@jeff9 2w

Truly exceptional. Don't know any way else to say it. Two really talented folks and great chemistry here.

@williamjames 2w

This is quite epic! The strings swelling in the intro are quite sonorous! The stripped down first verse creates the perfect mood for when the beat hits then we are of to the races! Good song!

@oddbod 2w

The intro with those strings - you know something great coming although the full impact doesn't slap you in the chops until 1.40. Another great Kristian arrangement and production. Stellar vocals of course - I love those ba ba bas. Sumptuous melody and the lyrics are superb too. You've done some great collabs in the past but this one is right up there.

@faders 2w

I loved the introduction of that arp at 2:37, totally messes with the ear! The lyrics are super cool, suits the chill beat perfectly.

@ryuu 2w

What a smooth, epic pop jewel. That chord progression in the chorus is a whole journey in itself.

@tfish77 2w

Ah, another amazing kristian production. And those deena vocals! Intoxicating, uplifting, and with a fabulous beat to boot. Beautifully done, you two.

@karlsburg25 2w

ooo guys this is deep etheral and emotionally fabulously impacting. Its so Epic and and i simply adore the vocal. You two make a great combo . I adore it when it kicks in .The only word i can think of which goes partly towards how i feeling is....EXPANSIVE .Awesome

@mdavisto 2w

I mean it really wouldn't be FAWM without a kristian/deena collab, would it?

Kinda noting as I go.

Feeling those strings.

O fok the vocal just dropped. Deena WUT?

These hats are fun.

Oooooo here comes an arp, love the dripply sounds wandering around behind it.

Omg she's back.

Wait is this a new snare? ... no, I just tracked back to check. Its so crisp tho.

Nice work you guys.

@nadine 2w

Listening to it with my studio headphones and this is such a pleasant sound. The strings, the crispy synth textures, the e-piano. The vocals are such a contrast. Great symphonic trip hop or whatever its called 😍

@bunga 2w

I love the chilly production and razor sharp lyrics.

@chasingandromeda 2w

Beautiful 90s R&B vibe. The harmony is particularly delicious. Would love more of that. Really tasteful arrangement. This one is radio ready...if that means anything any more. :-)