This is a remix that I did for an Indaba contest. The original song is "Lay Me Down" by Pixie Lott, who is an incredible singer. Check out the original, it's a pretty cool tune. I had a lot of fun doing this, and it was a great learning experience. I explored an area of expression where I was having trouble breaking into. Sometimes the timing is just right and the voice comes out. 

The concept I was going for rhythmically was a laid back feel, perhaps even lazy. Sonically, I wanted something more intimate and ethereal while retaining power. I hope I was able to achieve some different colors and compliment the lyrics in a different way.

The provided stems that I used were the following: all vocals, keys, strings. I recorded synth bass, drums, and another track of keys for this remix.

Lay Me Down by Pixie Lott (Owen Ma Remix)

This is the first tune I wrote. Finally finished it. I'm leaving the work in progress version up just so people can hear how much has changed. The solo is a bit rough. I feel like that's how I've always been performance wise, so I decided to go with it.

I associate a specific emotion with this piece. I'm curious about what other people think it solicits.

Taking Off!

Really rough version of this. The recording isn't even complete or clean, but I think I've found a good vibe and wanted to share it. Looking to put vocals to this.

WIP No. 1

Probably need to rerecord some portions, and I'm hoping to get a guest to do vocals.

WIP No. 3 Update

Was finally able to add on to it. It's been difficult to find direction starting from the middle.

WIP No. 2 Update

Original by CHVRCHES

Piano/Synths/Bass Guitar/Drum Set - Owen Ma
Vocals - Sean Sannier

Arranged, produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Owen Ma
Vocals engineered by Sean Sannier