FAWM: "Oh Wah"

Oh Wah

3 days ago by @ayais

Liner Notes

Here's another from The Worm - the play I'm working on. Gotta admit it's from a little while back, but I want feedback.

Sung by Tilla and Crow, future people who are able to 'text' the present and get info about us through a trashcan 'time capsule.' They assume we're all wise and such back here ...

#futuretexting #futurecavepersons

Lyrics

Oh, wha, beloved ancestors Speak to us, down in this hole

Oh, wha, beloved ancestors Speak to us, from your soul

We’ll take your words - find their depth Connect the past with every breath Follow the path with second sight Rising up to find the light

Oh, wha, beloved ancestors We will hear your every word

Oh, wha, beloved ancestors Sing your song, you earlier bird

Comments

@hjcutter 2d

I think what makes the songs for me is the group singing. I thought the harmonies added a lot to the song and the cadence was perfect as well.

@ttg105 2d

You are a master of songs with minimal instrumentation. I like the doubled vocal and light percussion and the surreal backstory. "You earlier bird" is a great phrase for someone talking to their ancestor. BTW, you did hear "disco" in "The Crackerjack Store"! Thanks for all the comments.

@richardmasters 3d

Love the idea behind the song, and the mechanism for future to present telecommunication 😊 the music makes me think of some kind of music machine, the like of which is made from old bikes and spatulas

@aeye 3d

I don't have any feedback on this really, but I do know that I liked it. I enjoyed the harmonies, the panning and spatial placement of the voices. It's a really clever idea here.