behind the lyric

Behind The Lyric Episode 001

Are there any artists with whom you wish you could sit down, and as their track plays, ask them to speak of the story behind their music? Now there is a radio show that brings this dream close to reality.

'Behind The Lyric' is a new broadcast produced by international major label artist, Marcie. The show is dedicated to giving a conversational touch to the vocals in electronic dance music. Marcie asked some well known singer/songwriters in the EDM scene to speak freely about the meaning behind the lyrics of their own tunes.

'Episode 001' features a stellar cast of songwriters and vocalists sharing their stories. Marcie, DJ Suzy Solar, Colleen Riley, Shelley Harland and Liz Cirelli speak of the metaphorical, literal, autobiographical, imagined, emotional, and practical aspects of their tunes. Their spoken words are mixed on top of their tracks so the listener can journey along with the artist and their music in an intimate and sincere way.

You can hear 'Behind The Lyric' right here on Trance Hub, on Marcie's website as well as on various EDM online radio stations.

Future episodes in progress, and will feature incredible artists with more riveting looks behind the lyric. Stay tuned for Tiff Lacey, Dhany, Sleepthief, Aruna, Anita Kelsey and more!

Here is a glimpse into what you will hear in Episode 001:

Marcie explains how "Blanket Of White" is a non-traditional song of seduction with a storyline full of cathartic healing imagery. She discusses her track "Butterfly Garden" and the exhaustive process of writing the minimal lyric, its inspiration, and its symbolism. The episode closes with "So Tired" where Marcie confesses the difficulty she has faced in removing herself from unhealthy and draining living situations. She speaks of how she likes to sing about decisions that have an element of risk involved.

Suzy Solar reveals the personal pain, and strong multi-generational family bond that drove her emotional vocal scat in "Samurai". Here, her non-lyrical vocalizations have more meaning than any specific words could have conveyed for her.

Liz Cirelli speaks of her spiritual development, and how her song, "Sweetest Dreams", was once about love between herself and a lover, but now feels to her to be about a spiritual love on a higher plane. She mentions singing of a utopia. Later she talks of the mechanics of the lyric writing for "One Temptation", and her struggle to find the right words and rhymes to fit her melody and convey her idea.

Colleen Riley tells us that she does much of her writing while she drives in her car. Her intent with "Downtime" was to sing about the quick passage of time, in the hopes that listeners will slow down and appreciate the moment before it slips away forever. She wanted her lyrics to provide a break for the listener, and alter their perception of time.

Shelley Harland speaks of her recognition that her tune "In The Dark" has meant different things to many different listeners. She hints at the powerful emotions she felt when she wrote the lyrics, but refrains from imposing a strong interpretation on them. She enjoys that listeners bring their own story to her words, recognizing a universality in emotions that are often so private and unspoken.

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lyric lover

While they sing destinies for you, feel the vocal intervention, be inspired by the melodies and a whole array of meaningful words. 'Behind The Lyric' introduces the 'Lyric Lover' segment where you can write to the show host Marcie. Share your favourite lyric with the world and be read on the radio show.