ROPES - A Lyric Video (Patreon)

Hi guys,

So the song "Ropes" was born a long time ago.

It is finally ready for your ears.

Originally this was going to be a piano/vocal/string ballad. It was going to be very empty, very stripped back and very harrowing.

Then (thanks to Hana) I was listening a lot to Lana Del Ray's Ultraviolence, especially the song "Shades of Cool" which I became quite obsessed with. I love the warmth and sadness, it's completely tormented without it being overkill, and I think she is the master of that song-writing style.

I decided then to completely remove the piano and let the band take the song to whatever heights they decided was necessary. Garry stepped up with our new Roland Guitar Synthesiser to create dreamy layers of sound, and Hana absolutely stole the track with some of her most sublime string arrangement to date. Pablo's subtle, almost lazy drums completes this Lana-esque piece, and I really hope you like what we've done! I added a "Motown" choir at the end for the final chorus. It was insanely fun.

Let me know what you think. There's also a piano version coming out for the $3+ patrons so raise your pledge if you're interested in hearing a different take.

Thanks again for your support this past month guys. It's been needed. I've had a LOT to do since we finished the album. But I'm loving it.

Next month is going to be a piano-extravaganza! Can't wait. I'll try to blog more too. Sorry for the silence, I am always working to bring you as much music and art as I possibly can.

Love & Feathers,

X Mishkin and those damn baby-eating-birds X