Song Exploder

Perfume Genius - Slip Away

May 11, 2017
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ANECDOTE

Initial Exploration

  • Before writing "Slip Away," Mike Hadreas explored dark, wordless chanting over drones.
  • This approach contrasted with his previous electronic, tongue-singing style.
ANECDOTE

A Poppier Turn

  • The song's creation began with a keyboard part that was poppier than his previous work.
  • This shift felt more like the direction he was meant to take.
INSIGHT

Structure and Soul

  • Hadreas previously believed that deliberate structure would diminish emotional impact.
  • However, he realized that thoughtful arrangement could enhance the soul of the music.
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