This is an acoustic guitar / vocal song that's quite different to anything I've done before as the lyrics and vibe are a bit darker. It's about someone who has an unhealthy relationship with escapism, particularly drugs/alcohol. I tried to convey cycles of self-destructive behaviour in the subject by just lingering on one augmented chord for most of the song. Then short refrains appear that represent a state of inebriation, a superficial freedom from the subject's own bullshit: 'home' as it's referred to lyrics. I had tonsilitis at the time so my voice is a bit strained and airy but I kinda think it fits the vibe. Also, fun fact: during the instrumental section I put a sample of a train on the moscow metro flying by, it adds to the drama and disorientation I think.

I hope you enjoy!

LYRICS:

Afterall
I'm getting colder
Alcohol
Sunkissed and golden

Take my head
Home

Just one more time
You don't control me
Tough love
Is all I deserve so

Take my head
Oh
Home

A sweater stitch
Unravels slowly
Can't scratch that itch
Blissfully lonely

Take my head
Oh
Home

[Instrumental]

Take my head
Oh
Home

Escapism

This song was written as an expression of  the unrest in the world, whose inception began during the pandemic, but has continued to manifest as uncontrolled gun violence, war, and strife among mankind. Even the weather has become more frequently violent--another sign of the times. During one of my all time lows, mentally speaking, I express my utter grief at not being able to even write about these happenings, much less think about tomorrow, and realize that only the Lord can save us from the wrong mindset we are taking as a human race.  I ultimately believe in hope for the future, that we will come together as a race,  overcome our differences, live in peace, become responsible stewards of our planet.

Can't Write About Today

Drifters

Time

beats + barz



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Benny is an independent music producer and singer-songwriter based in Barcelona that creates music in his own intraspective story-telling style across different genres. Born in Belfast he grew up playing guitar from a young age and was always fascinated by music. After dabbling in small rock gigs and busking in the city centre he discovered his love for music production in his teenage years. Fast forward to 2023, with the release of Escapism, the direction Benny is heading towards is a moody and melow Acoustic-Folk/Slowcore style. This style is often guitar-based but not constrained to any particular instrumentation, relying on a textured pyschedelic approach to production, taking inspiration from artists like Radiohead, Bon Iver, Mk.gee, Bonobo, Beach House. This is exemplified by his new single "What's Left of Me" that will be released August 30th 2023.

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Matt DeAngelis, is a singer-songwriter from New Jersey. He is an accomplished pianist, performer, singer, and songwriter.

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