Summary.

The sound of “Storm Chaser” is dark and brooding, with orchestral elements to accentuate the syncopation and groove of the song. “Storm Chaser” is an eccentric song, akin to more a Radiohead experience, with a plethora of instruments coloring the mix and as usual my chorus of multiple vocal parts. In contrast to my other stuff, I would say this track really digs in on the hybrid style of production and songwriting. You’ll see what I mean when you hear the middle break part where the song deviates for a bit to explore the feeling and attitude of the song.

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I am excited about the way the new album, FORLORN, is coming together. There is a lot of cohesion in the songs, even though they are each unique. I will be previewing a couple of the tracks on MySpace at the end of the month. I hope to release the album mid-February. Stay tuned my friends.

Cheers,
E

Summary.

The sound of “Some Cage” is melodic and rich with texture. The writing is introspective and indulgent, in typical Living Machine fashion.  The subject matter in the lyrics is perhaps best summed up as dark and elusive while somehow still honest and familiar. Fans of artists like Chris Cornell and Jane’s Addiction will be satisfied with this track.  It is the perfect opener to a rather intense and hyper melodic album. Read more »

Summary.

The sound of “Parasite” is mellow and groovy yet with a strong rock vibe.  The song reintroduces the guitar+Reaktor sound prevalent on the Arm Chair Delusions recordings but in a more minimal way and as a sort of thread in the sound.  The refrain is haunting and intense as 8 harmonies lament the title “Parasite.”  Fans of bands like Sigur Ros will find something here for them while the choruses are far more edgy. Read more »

Summary.

Release Info.

This song is currently awaiting to be released on the “FORLORN” album which is anticipated for early 2009.

Credits.

Music: Elijah Shepard
Lyrics: Elijah Shepard
Performance: Elijah Shepard (vocals, guitars, bass, programming, orchestration, piano, pots, pans)
Production: Elijah Shepard
Mixing: Elijah Shepard
Mastering: Elijah Shepard

Lyrics.

exposed like a bit stream and fragile but true-to-form
you can watch all you want but you’ll never see it
though spots on the picture may trigger thoughts this isn’t fiction

you can diffuse or reflect or color in seek to imitate it
but the shape that it takes is like water forced through pipes
unpredictable but calculated – and truly false -displayed but transparent

this is real
maybe not here
not for me but
somewhere else
this is real
maybe not for me but
for someone else

its dark at the edges
but its light in the center
just be patient
you’ll see it
and the crackle that sparkles through specks in the center
its warm tattered edges make truth feel like fiction

one line stolen but all lines borrowed
stretched like a pixel but never connected
illumination always creates shadows
its hard to accept what’s projected but not to reflect it

I wanted to feel
what the colors depict in pictures
I wanted to trust
what they tell me
I wanted to touch
what it shows me

this is real
maybe not here
not for me but
somewhere else
this is real
maybe not for me but
for someone else
this is real
maybe not for me but
for someone else

its dark at the edges
but its light in the center
just be patient
you’ll see it
and the crackle that sparkles through specks in the center
its warm tattered edges make truth feel like fiction

Its all too bright
but not brilliant like in pictures
time moves too slow
and there is more friction than fiction
still it makes me feel
unfortunate still
we can’t maintain this depth of field

this is real
maybe not here
not for me but
somewhere else
this is real
maybe not for me but
for someone else
this is real
maybe not for me but
for someone else

Factoids.