"Arcade" is an ethereal synth pop track with a strong 80s influence. The detailed synth production aims to replicate the immersive experience of playing a video game. The track's synth hook features the Juno 106, a staple in 80s bands and film scores. It pays homage to the era of the rise of home video games and vibrant arcades, capturing the nostalgic essence within its resonant tones.

Lyrically, "Arcade" delves into the concept of getting lost in a video game and consequently losing touch with the real world. It explores the contrast between the virtual and non-virtual realms, as well as the allure of seeking refuge in an elaborate, controllable gaming universe. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist has become enticed by the idea of immersing themselves in a virtual reality, where they can have control, as opposed to facing the complexities and uncertainties of real-life human connections.

The inspiration for the song's lyrics draws from various sources, including movies such as "Her," "Ender's Game," and "Ready Player One," as well as the Black Mirror episode "San Junipero." These works influenced the exploration of themes related to the blurred line between virtual and real experiences, the potential consequences of over-reliance on technology, and the desire to escape from a fragmented reality.

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November 9, 1993 will forever go down as one of the greatest days in hip hop history.  Two of the genre’s most revered albums dropped on the same day:  Wu-Tang Clan’s debut ‘Enter The 36 Chambers’, &  A Tribe Called Quest’s third LP ‘Midnight Marauders’.  I remember riding my bike to the mall, with money I had earned from my after-school job.  I had anticipated this day for awhile, and saved up in advance to pick up both albums (at that age $40 felt like $500).  For the months that followed, both albums fought for playing time on my boombox.  One moment, I was transported to the boulevard of Linden, and the next to the rugged streets of Shaolin.  Those albums stayed in my rotation forever (literally).
To mark the 25th anniversary of both LP’s, I thought it might be a good idea to try and take the vocals from Wu-Tang’s album, and blend them over the instrumentals from Midnight Marauders.  I wasn’t sure it would work at first, but as is usually the case, inspiration hit at midnight when I was trying to sleep (the coincidence of the timing is not lost on me).  A couple of hours later, I managed to pair up every single Wu-Tang vocal with a suitable beat from MM.  The intent was not to improve on the originals in any way….that would be impossible, as I consider them both to be perfect bodies of work.  Rather, it was about orchestrating a fun concept, and putting a totally new spin on these well-worn classics.  The contrast of Wu’s gritty street raps over Tribe’s jazzy production works in an unexpected way.  Now, I present to you my personal tribute to these legendary groups:   A Clan Called Wu - “Enter The Marauders”.

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TRACKLIST
Da Mystery of Electric Relaxation
Down Ya Neck
Shame On Ya Lyrics
Cash Award
Wu Lives Thru
Ruckus at Midnight
Biko In Da Front
Nuthin Ta Chase
Oh My M.E.T.H.
Tearz On Your Hands
Suckas Be So Simple

A Clan Called Wu - Enter The Marauders

Wu-Tang VS A Tribe Called Quest : A Clan Called Wu - Enter The Marauders

4 - TO 103 1M07 Need Time

3 - TO 102 1M15 Call From Magus

1 - TO 102 1M12 Tracking

Name: Genevieve Vincent 
Location: Los Angeles

I'm a Canadian, LA based, composer/producer, and I have a band called darkDARK. This piece is called "Intro" and it's about starting this weird isolated life and not being able to clearly see an end.

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Music in the Distance is a semi-live feed of home recordings, demos and musical explorations happening around us, in the distance, during self-isolation and quarantine.

Genevieve Vincent - Intro

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