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Dave Farina, lead singer and experimentalist behind electronic/minimal techno outfit, Simulated Sun, has written a love letter to Blade Runner, with his debut EP, Ignition, out May 10th. “Simulated Sun” is the term or phrase used to describe a fusion reactor, “the next paradigm in energy production for humanity,” says Farina. “Ignition” is the term you would use for a literal sun, where “material accumulates and gets dense and hot enough where fusion begins happening,” Dave explains. Farina uses the synthesizer as his lead instrument in Simulated Sun, which is only fitting, given that its mechanism is traditionally an imitation of musical instruments and naturally occurring sounds, such as ocean waves.
Ruminating on science and technology, and blending themes of futurism and nostalgia on Ignition, classically trained pianist and drummer, Dave Farina, fixates on eschewing the current “press play” approach to live electronic music. Instead, Farina looks to Frank Zappa’s model of rotating musicians, valuing live performance, discipline and composition over everything. “I like innovations in live instrumentation, but I do not want to use technology as a means to circumvent the responsibilities of a live musician. We are 100% live. No backing tracks,” says Farina.
We are excited to premiere his new track “She Feels” today on GroundSounds! The song’s electric energy pops immediately, drawing you into an intensely enjoyable gem of a song. Give this one some time – it has impressive layers, building and unfolding over the course of seven minutes. “She Feels” is a pleasant surprise in every way.
In his own words:
“She Feels” is about my wife. I’m not at all the romantic type and I’ve been criticized by many for being so detached. In part, this song is about processing my own emotional detachment, and also coming to terms with it. I try to put that into context when understanding the relationship that I have with my wife, and all our unique differences. She feels so much, in so many ways that I don’t understand. Remarkably, she’s able to use this gift to project unconditional love.
Not to get too dark here, but I’ve felt almost palpably isolated my entire life. I hadn’t ever felt true, unconditional love before–not from past relationships and not even from my parents–so when my wife gave that to me so freely, upon first meeting her, it was difficult to process. I was finally able to let her in, and that’s changed me quite a bit, for the better.
Recording this batch of songs was extremely rewarding for me; It’s my first solo project, and it’s the first time I’ve given myself the opportunity to sing lead vocals and pen such personal lyrics. “She Feels” is definitely the most emotive vocal performance of mine to date, which is fairly ironic, given that the song is about emotional detachment, but screw it! As Whitman once said, “I contain multitudes.”
Stream the track below and be sure to connect on socials for more!
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[…] The follow-up to November 2018’s debut “Zero-Point Energy” and last week’s Groundsounds premiere of “She Feels,” “Castles” reaffirms Simulated Sun’s effervescent talent and the true-to-form […]