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Gorillaz - Andromeda (feat. D.R.A.M.)

Apr 11, 2017
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ANECDOTE

Inspiration for Andromeda

  • Damon Albarn and Twilight Tone aimed to channel the greatness of 80s pop songs like "Billie Jean" and "I Can't Go for That" into their own music.
  • They initially titled the song "I Can't Go for Billie Jean" but clarified that the final product bears no resemblance to those songs.
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Instrumentation and Futuristic Sounds

  • Albarn primarily used a MIDI-adapted piano, synths, and iPad sounds in creating "Andromeda".
  • He intentionally avoided acoustic instruments to achieve a futuristic sound.
ANECDOTE

Personal Dedication and Emotional Resonance

  • "Andromeda" is dedicated to Albarn's partner's deceased mother, Ethel.
  • The song's emotional weight comes from Albarn's reflections on Ethel, Bobby Womack, and other lost loved ones.
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