It's been a while since I did anything musical. Dabbling here and there with a few riffs, drum beats, or piano bits, but nothing really seemed to fit what I'm trying to do with the Scarecrow project. Inspired by sludge metal bands like Hogslayer, Sleep, and Mantar, as well as the progressive styling of Mastodon, I've been trying to find something I can call my sound. What I'm aiming for is a lyrically surreal, moody, almost atmospheric sound that is aggressive without being a sledge hammer to the face. Granted, I don't mind going the death metal route, and will probably venture into that territory again if it fits the material. However, I want Scarecrow to be an honest expression of the way I take on life. That's why on occasion the music will be about horror movies, comic books, and perhaps even literature -- I had an interesting idea for a song while recently reading As I Lay Dying; but dipping into those wells sometimes feels like borrowing other people's thoughts. My reaction to those concepts is my own, but I don't always feel like I'm taking a risk, the challenge I'm looking for isn't there. Also, it feels like clickbaiting: do you like Friday the 13th? Then you'll wanna hear this song about Jason.
Perhaps I'm over thinking things. This wouldn't be the first time. Still, I'd rather consider the matter thoroughly instead of flying ahead blindly... though there is something to be said for rushing in. Sometimes it's the only way to run past doubt.
With this song I felt like taking a page from an album called A Black Sea. It features The Lion's Daughter & Indian Blanket, and I drew specifically a song entitled 'Wolves.' I didn't want to make a song exactly like it, but I did get some direction from it. After several false starts I eventually managed to put together this song. The lyrics are below, interpret them as you will, otherwise, enjoy... All Fear Swallow.
All Fear Swallow:
a key made from a silver tongue
locks and chains all sprung
escape as alarms rung
pan the river from those eyes
gold, gems, and all the skies
then bleed until it dries
run to the hollow
gods and devils refuse to follow
all fear swallow
pan the river from those eyes
gold, gems, and all the skies
then bleed until it dries
all fear swallow
rise from your grave
refuse to be enslaved
run to the hollow
gods and devils refuse to follow
all fear swallow
pan the river from those eyes
gold, gems, and all the skies
then bleed until it dries
Perhaps I'm over thinking things. This wouldn't be the first time. Still, I'd rather consider the matter thoroughly instead of flying ahead blindly... though there is something to be said for rushing in. Sometimes it's the only way to run past doubt.
With this song I felt like taking a page from an album called A Black Sea. It features The Lion's Daughter & Indian Blanket, and I drew specifically a song entitled 'Wolves.' I didn't want to make a song exactly like it, but I did get some direction from it. After several false starts I eventually managed to put together this song. The lyrics are below, interpret them as you will, otherwise, enjoy... All Fear Swallow.
All Fear Swallow:
a key made from a silver tongue
locks and chains all sprung
escape as alarms rung
pan the river from those eyes
gold, gems, and all the skies
then bleed until it dries
run to the hollow
gods and devils refuse to follow
all fear swallow
pan the river from those eyes
gold, gems, and all the skies
then bleed until it dries
all fear swallow
rise from your grave
refuse to be enslaved
run to the hollow
gods and devils refuse to follow
all fear swallow
pan the river from those eyes
gold, gems, and all the skies
then bleed until it dries
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