Dark Forest is a trippy reverb soaked ode to witches. Inspired by horror films like Robert Egger’s The VVItch, Dark Forest uses theatrical and whispered vocals to create a sense of unease in the listener. When I wrote it I pictured a protagonist walking deeper and deeper into a forest, paranoid that they can whispered voices floating in the wind. As you move deeper into the heart of the forest and civilisation feels further away these voices grow louder and more menacing as the witches begin to circle.

Lyrics:

It holds it in the wind
A brush against your skin

It holds it in the wind
A brush against your skin
They won't take much from you
Relax your mind and breathe

In the wind
It holds it in

It holds it in the wind
A brush against your skin

Suppression
Control
Suppression
Your soul
Suppression
Control
Suppression
Your soul
Suppression
Control
Suppression
Your soul
Suppression
Control
Suppression
Your soul
Suppression

Linear Notes:

Produced by Mike Bannard
Mixed by Mike Bannard
Music and lyrics written by James Gallagher
Drums, synths, bass, guitar and vocals recorded at Safehouse Studios
Programmed drums by Mike Bannard 
Mastered by Tim Turan at Turan Audio

Released 19th June 2023 on Random Panda Records

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