Any Holy Fawn review gets an instant like from me! With regards to your questioning of whether there are differences in production between the middle and ending of the song, there are. One example is that whilst you noticed the ringing in your right ear at the end, there's also some quiet dissonant ringing in the left ear during the middle climax. Little details like that make this stuff fun to return to for subsequent listens. It'd be great to see you review more of their stuff in the future. Stay happy and healthy Bryan, well wishes!
So ethereal, so beautiful and yet so slightly unsettling at the same time. The production tricks and the reverb-drenched vocals are what do it for me. Loved your analysis as always, Bryan, especially the "sonic barrier" idea when talking about the synth. Quite a visual representation of an aural experience.
I had heard of this band before but never listened, but I really enjoyed this song. On the lyrics, I think it's purposefully ambiguous. It is not uncommon in poetry to write from the perspective of an intangible concept like a feeling, and additionally talking from multiple perspectives as well, which can make it hard to interpret as a story. There is no clear person A or B. Coupled with matching it with the emotion you want to instill in your music, it's very likely the lyrics, or at least part of them, are devoid of meaning, and are just feeling. In this one I get a feeling of a conflict, and a tug-of-war between the hope that things can improve, and the general hopelessness of the situation. The lyrics in the first part feel like they're addressing someone who's giving up, and yet also about keeping hope. The second questions the situation, why are things the way they are? This part comes during a period where the song is louder/heavier as well. The song seems to dwell on this questioning, both through the lyrics and the music. It quiets down again and goes into a 3rd part, with repeated lines of "burn me down", eventually interspersed with images of calm. "Listening" - sometimes we just need someone to listen, or perhaps we need to listen ourselves, "The moon sings softly" - this is just to paint an image of calm, "Cold Breath" - cool air can really help clear your mind. So what is the problem exactly? Well it's my problem, and it's your problem. It's anyone who listens' problem. It is never more defined than that. It was written by the lyricists with their own problem in mind, perhaps, but the importance is not the substance of their problem, it's the feelings that go along with it, and sharing those with the listener.
"...You know, much like when we spoke about eh... I think it was a Billy Eilish track actually - maybe it was eh.. OH NO, I remember what it was, it was a black metal track though..." Sums up this beautiful channel perfectly❣️😁 Great song for the theme and very well analysed!
These guys' discogrpahy were on my last playlist. Enjoyed listening to them, but like a lot of dream pop/shoegaze outside of Cocteau Twins and Alcest I finished thinking that while they've managed to cultivate a beautiful sonic aesthetic the quality of the songs are up to the same level as the quality of the sounds. I think this song exemplifies both qualities: undeniable beautiful, but not really compelling for me outside of its aesthetics.
thank you friend for a thoughtful response and for featuring us. it's always so interesting to hear your take and interpretation on these songs.
Any Holy Fawn review gets an instant like from me! With regards to your questioning of whether there are differences in production between the middle and ending of the song, there are. One example is that whilst you noticed the ringing in your right ear at the end, there's also some quiet dissonant ringing in the left ear during the middle climax. Little details like that make this stuff fun to return to for subsequent listens. It'd be great to see you review more of their stuff in the future. Stay happy and healthy Bryan, well wishes!
Love Holy Fawn. Saw them on their tour with Deafheaven a few weeks ago, theyre so good live
Highly recommend Candy by them. It’s one of my favorite songs by anyone.
such a huge fan of these guys! when they played this one live i literally melted, their live sound is stellar
Holy Fawn is so great. I adore this album.
So ethereal, so beautiful and yet so slightly unsettling at the same time. The production tricks and the reverb-drenched vocals are what do it for me. Loved your analysis as always, Bryan, especially the "sonic barrier" idea when talking about the synth. Quite a visual representation of an aural experience.
I recently listened to Holy Fawn's remix of Tanner Merritt - Stuck. It's amazing how well their style maps on to other music
I just saw them live with deafheaven. It was pretty incredible
relaxing slow buildup. this song takes interesting directions
I had heard of this band before but never listened, but I really enjoyed this song.
On the lyrics, I think it's purposefully ambiguous. It is not uncommon in poetry to write from the perspective of an intangible concept like a feeling, and additionally talking from multiple perspectives as well, which can make it hard to interpret as a story. There is no clear person A or B. Coupled with matching it with the emotion you want to instill in your music, it's very likely the lyrics, or at least part of them, are devoid of meaning, and are just feeling.
In this one I get a feeling of a conflict, and a tug-of-war between the hope that things can improve, and the general hopelessness of the situation. The lyrics in the first part feel like they're addressing someone who's giving up, and yet also about keeping hope. The second questions the situation, why are things the way they are? This part comes during a period where the song is louder/heavier as well. The song seems to dwell on this questioning, both through the lyrics and the music. It quiets down again and goes into a 3rd part, with repeated lines of "burn me down", eventually interspersed with images of calm. "Listening" - sometimes we just need someone to listen, or perhaps we need to listen ourselves, "The moon sings softly" - this is just to paint an image of calm, "Cold Breath" - cool air can really help clear your mind.
So what is the problem exactly? Well it's my problem, and it's your problem. It's anyone who listens' problem. It is never more defined than that. It was written by the lyricists with their own problem in mind, perhaps, but the importance is not the substance of their problem, it's the feelings that go along with it, and sharing those with the listener.
It's like Sigur Ros meets Jesu.
Definitely! Was trying to put my finger on it
This is my favorite Holy Fawn song, love this band! And they will release a new album on september 9!
"...You know, much like when we spoke about eh... I think it was a Billy Eilish track actually - maybe it was eh.. OH NO, I remember what it was, it was a black metal track though..."
Sums up this beautiful channel perfectly❣️😁
Great song for the theme and very well analysed!
Probably the only time anyone has every confused Billie Eilish for a black metal band. 😂
This was very difficult to slam dance to 🤔This was good enough to eat a handful of mushrooms to and listen to 👌
These guys' discogrpahy were on my last playlist. Enjoyed listening to them, but like a lot of dream pop/shoegaze outside of Cocteau Twins and Alcest I finished thinking that while they've managed to cultivate a beautiful sonic aesthetic the quality of the songs are up to the same level as the quality of the sounds. I think this song exemplifies both qualities: undeniable beautiful, but not really compelling for me outside of its aesthetics.
Oh wow , new band to get into 👍 great song .