Departure

Guitars: Kenji Kitahara

Lyrics:

Sam is a gamer
He’s living his lonely life
Speaking with his spirit guide
Diving in his games all night 
If soon is later
He truly  doesn’t really mind
That’s the way he was designed
He never ever looks behind

Life is the stranger from the mirror 
He feels  like it’s danger to leave home

Sam became braver 
Now he’s living with his lonely wife
Still speaking to the spirit guide 
And he plays his old games every night
She said you act like a teenager
You play your games all the time 
I feel lonely and I’m really tired
I’m leaving and she said goodbye

Life is the stranger from the mirror 
He feels  like it’s danger to live alone

Sam The Gamer

Flashback

Campari

“Dream Trap” is a musical journey that explores the dualities of existence through the prism of St. Franck, a dreamer who finds comfort near his VU meter from his studio.

The song opens with the persistent ringing of the morning alarm, a stark reminder of the chaos of the world that St. Franck is reluctant to face. But he is too immersed in the realm of his dreams to free himself from it.

Mixed by Mike Fridmann (MGMT, The Flaming Lips, The Vaccines, Beach House) at Tarbox Studio, NY, the track notably attracted the attention of Brian Lucey (The Black Keys, Dope Lemon, Liam Gallagher), who mastered it. We then discover that St. Franck is on the other side of the world, literally immersed in the creation of his own universe and passionate about connections through music and his industry. Spoiler alert: a new St. Franck album with Mike and his father Dave Fridmann (MGMT, Tame Impala, The Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev) is in progress.

The term “Dream Trap” is an amalgamation of “Dream Catcher” and the Roland 707, capturing the paradox of being caught in "traps," where escape and reality become both liberating and a prison.

The duality of the song is revealed through its lyrics and melodies, oscillating between the dissonant tones of the waking world of an Oberheim Matrix 6 and the 90's sounds of the Roland JV1080, two elements representing part of the Bordeaux producer's toolbox, Franck Lada.

As the chorus rings out, there is a subtle challenge against the oppressive nature of the world at large, but a message of hope and inspiration for the losers who dare...

This piece reflects a clever mix of life, creating an atmosphere and an immersive experience.

“Dream Trap” becomes an anthem for meditators, inspiring them to embrace their creativity and find happiness in the pursuit of their passions, even if it means being in the chaos surrounding them.

Dream Trap

St Franck

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