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Julia Holter - Horns Surrounding Me
Oct 29, 2014
Composer Julia Holter deconstructs her 2013 song 'Horns Surrounding Me' from the album Loud City Song, explaining how she blends acoustic, electronic sounds, field recordings, and background noise to evoke fear and introspection. She discusses manipulating her vocals for added texture and character, creating a haunting and evocative musical experience.
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- Julia Holter combines acoustic and electronic elements with ambient field recordings to evoke fear in 'Horns Surrounding Me'.
- Holter changes her voice to portray a scared man's perspective, inspired by a vision of a marching band chasing someone.
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Deconstructing 'Horns Surrounding Me'
Julia Holter discusses her song 'Horns Surrounding Me' where she combines acoustic and electronic elements with ambient field recordings, creating a feeling of fear. She explains her approach to invoking this emotion, changing her voice to portray a scared man's perspective, inspired by a vision of a marching band chasing someone. Holter elaborates on her use of field recordings and the intricate arrangements she made, including blending noise and playing chords to create a haunting atmosphere.
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