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My ears were still ringing from last night’s FRICTION show on the drive back to Philly at 4am during the first winter storm of the year. I grudgingly dragged myself out of bed this morning, showered (I think), bundled up, walked the dog (who made it quick b/c she very much dislikes any sort of precipitation), and made my way into work. It feels like I’ve been in a daze of sorts for most of the day - call it a lack of sleep if you must. A few hours ago, while pumping myself with caffiene (in the form of coffee) I found myself gazing off at the grey overcast skies and snow covered rooftops of Philadelphia from the office windows. Pretty view - dark, grey skies, a foggy mist, but at the same time bright from all of the snow on the ground and roofs.
I’ve had some mp3’s from this sorta “mystery” duo, Salem, saved on my computer for a little while now and revisited them today, drawn back to them by the darkness. I’ve had one particular track of the group’s on repeat for a large part of the day. Initially, I was drawn to the song because of its title “Whenusleep” (I know, a MBV nerd out moment), but after playing it a few times it has completely enveloped me in it’s sonic eerieness. The song is anchored by these dark mellow synths and a slow trance-like beat, which are topped with ethereal vocals that float up to the sky like the morning fog off of a lake or your breath on a chilly morning. I can’t help but compare it to the landscape outside today and the “daze” I’m in. It’s utterly seducing.
[MP3]: Salem ”Whenusleep”
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