This started out as an intriguing proposal, to exchange original, recorded spoken word material with each set the task of composing an electronic sound bed for the other's.
Both Emile and I came at this from very different, although equally considered directions. Such a delightful and fully enjoyable and disruptive creative prompt! It has been a pleasure, working with Emile's voice and moving spoken word piece. Having already grown a profound appreciation for avtvmna's music, I feel honored to have my own voice nested in a piece of his making.
It's a modest two tracks, but a meaningful two, and, we both hope, enjoyable for you. A lot of care was put into them. the hope is that it shows.
To collaboration.
released August 12, 2022
(1) The Folds at the Spine
Imagined and constructed by avtvmna;
words by wiley soule.
(2) Magellan Cloak (We Are Deep Magenta Now)
Imagined and constructed by wiley soule;
words by avtvmna
Cover design by avtvmna + wiley soule
The words:
(1) Magellan Cloak (We Are Deep Magenta Now)
Your blanket of light
Your days of luster
Your galactica
The flowers know
The vines sigh
Footprints as birthmarks
Taken out to sea
And oh the fires!
The elements combusting
These vessels of metal and wood
Holding back the rush of blood
Breaking the tide
The compass of our inner senses
Fighting off
The homeward bound.
(2) The Folds at the Spine
O, course on wing
this dendrite wind
while
accelerant o'er
synaptic flame we drool.
And ever,
like she do,
belch incandescent hallelu'!
Lastly, I would very much like to suggest that whether you have or not, please, do go give avtvmna's BandCamp back catalog a deep listen. You'll be pleased you did. Drop the needle anywhere. Float in the oft gauzy fade of dreams and half-lidded longings in them there beautiful tunes. You can find avtvmna's work here:
autumna.bandcamp.com