FAWM: "Hero"

Hero

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@mdavisto says: This is #randomcollaborations Week 2. I was paired with @roxya who sent me some lovely vocals to work with. Annnnd somehow it went all #fuzz #indierock, with a bit of #fawmtronica also.

For the production nerds, this is stock FL Studio; the only additional plugin I'm using is Vital, which is the "guitars", essentially generated with saw waves and then shoved through Hardcore (distortion effect).

Thank you, @roxya, this was fun.
#noai

@roxya: I had such a terrible time writing these lyrics, but once an idea gets a hold of me it won't let go. The pressure of getting something done for a collab really helped (It's true, I thrive under pressure. Which is why FAWM has been so great for me). Thanks @mdavisto, I've grown a bit more through this.

Lyrics

I used to seem so brave
chasing dragons like there’s not another day
I used to be so scared
waving this sword like I just didn’t care

Truth is I just couldn’t bear
I couldn’t stand running away

I’m not a hero you see
I’m not here to fulfil your prophesy
That trope’s been overdone
Such stupid tales that you have spun

It’s not my destiny
I won’t entertain your fantasy
I’m not the chosen one
I just chose not to run

I used to be so afraid
fighting shadows till the storms would dissipate
I used to seem so bold
bathe in dark clouds till I was wrecked from the cold

Truth is I just couldn’t bear
I couldn’t stand running away

Comments

@jamesstaubes 6d

I really like the chords you chose for the chorus. The dynamics in this song are great. The solo sections are enjoyable. I like the "rock" ending. Well done both!

@judypie 6d

Woah guys, what’s this if not the BEST RANDOM COLLAB I EVER HEARD?! gawd it’s EPIC, and it just keeps getting epicer (errrr more epic) as it goes on. I adore it, and am gonna be listening on repeat.. it’s *chefs kiss* Impeccable vox, lyrics and that production though! *wipes sweat from brow*

@odilongreen 1w

This is so epic and inspirational. I really like the message of the lyrics, delivered with a passionate vocal performance that is stunning. And the music soars just like it needs to, reinforcing that heroes are made, not born. Just lovely, on all counts.

@sailingmagpie 1w

That chorus is a great little uplift and I don't think I would've noticed the guitars weren't guitars without the liner notes. I really like the use of dynamics in this track.

@jsini 1w

Man, when that chorus vocal comes in! I am really enjoying this. Thoughtful lyrics, music is cool, this is wonderful!

@jeff9 1w

Wow, I love this! The vocal is superb and it fits so perfectly with the chosen style and the lyrics. I mean, I could see someone having chosen to do a plaintive, minor key, acoustic ballad type treatment of these lyrics, but this nearly anthemic approach is so much more effective and feels like it was built for purpose. Really fantastic work and I'm going back for another listen. Applause!

@hanley 1w

Cool collab guys!
This style is a bit out of your wheelhouse @mdavisto, but you’ve nailed it. Digging the synthiness of the guitar, what with its the epic solo/melody.
I like the dark, fantastic style lyrics too, and nice vocal performance, super strong

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