I was particularly compelled by the use of strings in this track, especially the contrasts between and layering of long and held-out notes, aggressive and abrupt bow strokes, and the more soft and dainty moments. “Savior Complex” was one of my favorite tracks off the original album, and the new version absolutely blew me away. There is also an absolutely stunning, held out note change with the lyric “25 felt like flying.” There are some incredible instrumental moments, my personal favorites leading up to and at within the second chorus. Where the original song seems angry, this version seems more sad, creating an almost hollow feeling. The EP begins with “Kyoto,” opening with a slow, orchestral build-up that introduces a slower version of the original rock song.
I was able to pick up on small details I overlooked and feel the already devastatingly poetic lyrics in completely new ways. What emerged from this partnership are four magical, refreshing renditions of songs that already exist in one of my favorite albums of all time. The project is a collaboration between Bridgers and Rob Moose, who arranged and played strings on the new tracks. Except, it definitely feels like you can with Copycat Killer. You never get to hear your favorite songs for the first time again. Although less intense than the original, the two artists know exactly how to deliver an emotionally-charged, heartbreaking performance. Amidst these angelic vocals is an acoustic instrumental break that brings everything together.
In the chorus especially, Bridgers’ airier voice over the lower register of Rogers creates absolutely ethereal harmonies.
The cover is a stripped-down, slower version of the original rock song, with the two artists coming together and layering beautifully. Even better, all proceeds went to the Fair Fight Organization, which was founded by Stacey Abrams and promotes fair elections in Georgia and nationally, fighting against voter suppression and advocating for voter education. The song was available for a pay-what-you-want download from Bandcamp for one day only, amassing over 28,000 paid downloads and earning both Bridgers and Rogers their first No. And there was an added bonus: folk-pop artist Maggie Rogers accompanied to sing backup harmonies on the track. On election day, Bridgers tweeted “if trump loses i will cover iris by the goo goo dolls,” and, much to the joy of the nearly 70,000 people who liked the tweet, she delivered on November 13th.
0 kommentar(er)
