From Where I'm Standing
The new Gilah EP available via @windowsillrecs

All songs written, performed, and recorded by Gil Israel 
Drums on "This is the Dissolution," and "So Close, but Still So Far Away," and additional guitar on "This is the Dissolution" performed by @russybaby
Bass on "This is the Dissolution" performed by Joe Cain 
Bass on "So Close, but Still So Far Away" performed by Joe Cain and Gil Israel 
Recorded at Philo Moonlight Studio (Brooklyn, NY), 2018–2019 
Mixed by Gil Israel 
Mastered by Andy Clarke 
Layout and design by Alex Tults 

Thank you @russybaby, Joe, @ben-houston-646040080, @aisleknot, @uncle-ris, Alex, and Sarah <3

This EP is the result of a somewhat maddening writing, recording, and rewriting process over the last two years... I'm both very excited, and nervous to be releasing new music after such a long time, but also dismayed about the sheer amount of time that has passed... 

Like my previous EPs under the Inspiraling moniker, this EP was played, recorded, and mixed all by me wherever I was living at the time -- this time in Brooklyn, NY. My brother, Russ, and dear friend, Joe, came in and helped flesh out some parts as well! 

This EP was inspired by a somewhat... difficult time for me... 
Though certainly insignificant issues in the grand scheme of things, I found the transition to city life difficult in many ways, and was dealing with some shitty landlords, and unexpected health issues :/ 

Nontheless, it's all good now, and this is the EP that came out of it all. Unlike my previous EPs which were more of a psych-rock type of shoegaze, this EP showcases more slowcore and ambient textures to try and more accurately convey the feelings behind the songs... However, whatever the listener feels in listening to the songs is more than valid, too. 

For those that listen to this, I am so grateful. For those that don't listen, that's cool too. We're all on our own journeys :) 

Deep thanks to you all, and see you out there, 

Gil

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From Where I'm Standing

Demos, iPhone recordings, samples, and alternate takes of the tracks from the From Where I'm Standing EP, sequenced in a way that I hope is engaging and interesting :) 

For those that enjoyed the EP, this collection of recordings provides a deep dive into the making of the EP, showcasing how all the songs originated, progressed, and eventually, coalesced ✨ 

As always, thanks for listening. Hope you enjoy and happy Friday!

Scratches & Scribbles: From Where I'm Standing Demos and Drafts, 2017–2019

Hello friends :) In case you missed it, my dear & talented friends, @buenapuente, @aisleknot, @russybaby, and @saapto remixed a few select cuts from my last EP, From Where I'm Standing. Originally rolled out as individual singles, this collected EP groups all of the remixes together for your easy listening convenience ✨ Now available for listening and download everywhere via @windowsillrecs ☺️

From Where I'm Standing Remixes

Together Forever [Demo]

Recorded to iPhone January 2019

Final version:
https://soundcloud.com/gilahsounds/6-together-forever?in=gilahsounds/sets/from-where-im-standing

Together Forever [Demo]

This is the Dissolution / So Close, but Still So Far Away [Demo]

Recorded to iPhone voice memos December 2017

Final versions:
https://soundcloud.com/gilahsounds/1-this-is-the-dissolution?in=gilahsounds/sets/from-where-im-standing
https://soundcloud.com/gilahsounds/2-so-close-but-still-so-far-away?in=gilahsounds/sets/from-where-im-standing

This Is the Dissolution / So Close, but Still So Far Away [Demo]

I Wanna Be Her Music

I Haven't Felt Normal in a While Piano Sample 1

Recorded to iPhone March 2019

Final version:
https://soundcloud.com/gilahsounds/4-i-havent-felt-normal-in-a-while?in=gilahsounds/sets/from-where-im-standing

I Haven't Felt Normal in a While Piano Sample 1

Home

Help Me Understand [Piano Demo]

Recorded to iPhone December 2018

Final version:
https://soundcloud.com/gilahsounds/5-help-me-understand?in=gilahsounds/sets/from-where-im-standing

Help Me Understand [Piano Demo]

For Fuck's Sake

Bucha Bb

Buena Puente's incredible remix of "Better Young" :)

@buenapuente is the music project of LA based musician, producer, and artist, Hessed Porras. Take a listen to hear how he transforms the song from the original shoegaze downer that it was to an incredible and poignant chillwave and alt hip hop jammer ☺️

More remixes to come soon 👀

"Better Young" originally written and performed by Gil Israel 
Rewritten, remixed, performed, and produced by Hessed Porras 
Mastered by Andy Clarke at Retro City Studios (Philadelphia, PA)

Support @buenapuente
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6mknrKAsIXyQYhbwqTW8Kk?si=SGa_7_j_TFagJjjsUDpmNA&dl_branch=1
https://instagram.com/buenapuente?utm_medium=copy_link

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Dime lo que tú sientes por esta vez
Lo que tú conseguiste es forever

And I'm better 
I’m better young
And I'm better
I’m better young

Too much to say
No time for my answer cause
You'll know the day like everyone
Trace it like a scar

Forever you go losing loved ones
You're making a call
Listen
Tell me why

And I'm better
I’m better young

And I'm better 
I’m better young

And I'm better 
I’m better young

And I'm better
I’m Better young

Better Young (Buena Puente Remix)

Aisle Knot’s incredible remix of “So Close, but Still So Far Away” :)

@aisleknot is the project of Brooklyn based songwriter, musician, and performer, Connor Bush. Take a listen to hear how he deconstructs and reassembles the elements of the track, taking the listener into deep ambient and experimental territory 👁️

"So Close, but Still So Far Away" originally written and performed by Gil Israel
Rewritten, remixed, and produced by Connor Bush
Mastered by Andy Clarke at Retro City Studios (Philadelphia, PA)

Support @aisleknot
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5n2lEFGaDg0zuFOwEZFSav?si=cTTppuSuQeCfXOkQZifeJQ&dl_branch=1
https://www.instagram.com/aisleknot/

<3

So Close, but Still So Far Away (Aisle Knot Remix)

russy's beautiful remix of “Together Forever” :)

@russybaby is the project of Philadelphia based artist + producer, Russ Israel. Take a listen to hear how he magically embellishes and expands upon the track, imparting the song with his distinct brand of lo-fi and  bringing the song to it’s true emotional catharsis 💧

"Together Forever" originally written and performed by Gil Israel
Rewritten, remixed, and produced by Russ Israel
Mastered by Andy Clarke at Retro City Studios (Philadelphia, PA)

Support @russybaby
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6nhPQZBAPLlKUbjlCkfyZQ?si=Vuw7y4dgSOSbtRSnE8flrQ&dl_branch=1
https://www.instagram.com/russypooh_/

Together Forever (russy Remix)

Saapato’s massive remix of “Help Me Understand”

Saapato (@saapto) is the ambient + experimental project of Brooklyn and Philadelphia based artist + producer, Brendan Principato. Though this remix trickled in a little later than the others, it makes it no less special. Listen to hear how Saapato stretches and winds the elements of the original track to transform the song into massive and meditative ambient work; one that will both lull you into a deep trance and may simultaneously make you tear up with it's understated beauty... (it makes me cry at least ;))

“Help Me Understand” originally written and performed by Gil Israel
Rewritten, remixed, and produced by Brendan Principato
Mastered by Andy Clarke at Retro City Studios (Philadelphia, PA)

Support Saapato
https://saapato.bandcamp.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zmmKdRwflRmJ8knfGlmYt?si=zaw6yQJoSQK2Kchyy9e_ZA
https://www.instagram.com/saapato/

Help Me Understand (Saapato Cloud Cover Mix)

The first single off the new EP, The Wrong Places

Something Great

Cover of The Flaming Lips's "Sleeping on the Roof," from The Soft Bulletin.

Originally recorded for, and included on The Blog that Celebrates Itself's U.F.O. Stories - A Tribute to The Flaming Lips. Big thanks for the inclusion :) <3 https://theblogthatcelebratesitself.bandcamp.com/album/u-f-o-stories-a-tribute-to-the-flaming-lips

Recorded and adapted by Gil and Russ Israel (@Rusty-wes).

"Sleeping on the Roof" originally written by Steven Drozd, Wayne Coyne, Michael Ivins -https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-soft-bulletin/1247942375

Photo creds to Russs

Sleeping On The Roof (Inspiraling Cover)

Better Young

The first single off the upcoming Gilah EP, From Where I'm Standing. 
Out everywhere on September 25th via @Windowsillrecs ✨

Written, performed, and recorded by Gil Israel
Mastered by Andy Clarke

Better Young

This is the Dissolution

Track 1 from the Gilah EP, From Where I'm Standing
Available via @windowsillrecs

Written, performed, and recorded by Gil Israel 
Drums performed by @russybaby
Bass performed by Joe Cain
Mixed by Gil Israel
Mastered by Andy Clarke

This is the Dissolution

So Close, but Still So Far Away

The second single from the upcoming Gilah EP, From Where I'm Standing
Available via @windowsillrecs

Written, performed, and recorded by Gil Israel
Drums performed by @russybaby
Bass performed by Joe Cain

Mixed by Gil Israel
Mastered by Andy Clarke

So Close, but Still So Far Away

I Haven't Felt Normal in a While

Track 4 off the Gilah EP, From Where I'm Standing
Available via @windowsillrecs

Written, performed, and recorded by Gil Israel

Mixed by Gil Israel
Mastered by Andy Clarke

I Haven't Felt Normal in a While

Help Me Understand

Track 5 from the Gilah EP, From Where I'm Standing
Available via @windowsillrecs

Written, performed, and recorded by Gil Israel
Mastered by Andy Clarke

Help Me Understand

Together Forever

Track 6 from the Gilah EP, From Where I'm Standing
Available via @windowsillrecs

Written, performed, and recorded by Gil Israel
Mastered by Andy Clarke

Together Forever

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