Godlike Masquerade from Dreaming Again by Cloud Tangle
'Godlike Masquerade' is the first single from Cloud Tangle's third full length album 'Dreaming Again'.
A throwback to her previous work, the single showcases guitar-centric arrangement, more rhythmic focus and dense instrumentation and provides a glimpse into the album’s development in sound.
The lyrics paint a picture of a dreamscape and abstracted reality; the sacrifice of an absent mind to ride the train of imagination. Surrealism and Dreams are common themes of the album that this single gives us a glimpse into. The two cyclical guitar riffs that interweave are a trademark feature of the project since the debut works nearly a decade ago now. Influences span from the guitar work of David Lynch, folk music, Radiohead and from playing the drums to a variety of genres.
Drawing from the wide range of previous releases in the project, we can hear prominent features of twinkly Roland Juno Gi from 'Swells' and orchestral arrangements similar to those in 'Falling Asleep' and 'Kinds of Sadness'. The sound palette of 'Dreaming Again' strays slightly in the stronger inclusion of live drums on most of the songs and a richer focus on the capabilities of synthesiser sounds to enhance the overall layering of each song.
Ramsay’s earlier works on the album were written on electric guitar, which dominates this single’s production; featuring elements of experimental swells and effects throughout. This was a prominent style for the tracks written in early 2020, directly following the release of debut album 'Kinds of Sadness'.
‘Godlike Masquerade’ underwent many stages of production and the final session comprised 44 layers of instruments and vocals. A large portion of the layers are electric guitar takes, including a recording of the original guitar demo loop that the song was built upon.
Tracklist
| 4. | Godlike Masquerade | 4:21 |
Videos
Lyrics
This godlike masquerade
Eyes fall short
Time halts in star tunnels
All aboard
Absent mind vilified endlessly
To let me on
To let me on
To let me on
To let me on
White dresses
Silhouettes
Shadow me
Absent mind vilified endlessly
To let me on
To let me on
Credits
Amber Ramsay - vocals, guitar, synths, drums, production
Produced and Recorded by Amber Ramsay
Mixed by Amber Ramsay
Drums and Electric Guitar (select takes) engineered by Jahan Kumarasinhe at So Soap Studio
All instrumentation performed by Amber Ramsay
Mastered by Andrew Garton
Cover art by Suhaylah H.
License
All rights reserved.
Cloud Tangle is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and producer Amber Ramsay, which combines visual media and composition to evoke a mood equally devastating and beautiful.