It’s a feeling that comes through not only in the gauziness of the production, but also in the vulnerability of the songs themselves. Sagar began writing Helium shortly after completing Fresh Air, and in the middle of what he calls a “binge” reading of Haruki Murakami. It’s not hard to picture the narrator of these songs as a distinctly Murakamian character: He moves through time by himself, bemused by and insulated from a world he doesn’t quite seem to have been made for. Everyone Sagar encounters here — including himself — seems to be a step removed from present reality, whether by technology (“Anything At All”), solitude (“Just Like My”), or sweet fantasy (“Like Mariah”). The record is stitched together by a series of instrumental interludes, synthesizer explorations whose haziness adds to the suspicion that this is all an uncanny dream.
Which isn’t to say that Sagar is unmoored in his own world. In fact, much of Helium is the result of what he calls “a much clearer mental state” than the one he’d experienced shortly following Fresh Air’s completion. “I had a better idea of the sound that was working for this record and what it was turning into as I was writing the songs,” he says. That’s owing in part to the album’s genesis. Where his previous three records were recorded directly to one-inch tape in a local studio, Helium was recorded and mixed by Sagar alone in his apartment in Montreal’s Little Italy neighborhood between April and June of this year. Freed of the rigid editing process he’d endured before, he was able to lose himself in pursuit of tone and texture. “I didn’t have to book time, compete for good hours, wait on availability. I did a lot of it at home in the middle of the night,” he says. “It made me get more obsessive about details.”
A budding interest in ambient and experimental music — particularly Visible Cloaks, DJ Rashad, and Jlin — pushed him to tinker with the micro-sounds that surround the songs here. It’s a process he found creatively invigorating; even the tinkling boom-bap of Young Thug informs “All Night Long.” It’s a far cry from the chorus-laden guitars of his earlier work. “Ever since I started introducing synthesizers into my music, I’ve gotten more interested in texture,” he says. “I’d hit a creative dead end [with guitars], so synths took over.” The warm chords of a Roland Juno 60 form the album’s base, and gave him a clean palette with which to work. “No tape hiss, no humming power outlets and shitty mixing boards,” as he puts it. “Everything just came out nice and pure.”
Still, for all the growth it demonstrates and the ways it luxuriates in its discoveries, Helium is at its core a record that isn’t beholden to any particular set of sounds, textures, or instruments to get its point across. In that sense, it feels closer to the bone, at once assured of its vision and remarkably vulnerable. It’s perhaps our purest view yet of Homeshake’s home country.
Hello Welcome
Homeshake Lyrics
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Hello, welcome
Hello, welcome
Hello, welcome
At first glance, the lyrics to Homeshake's "Hello welcome" might seem simplistic and repetitive. However, there are several layers of interpretation to delve into. The repeated greeting of "hello, welcome" sets a tone of hospitality and friendliness. The lyrics could be seen as a warm introduction to a new space or experience. The repetition of the phrase could also be interpreted as a way of emphasizing the importance of making a good first impression and setting a positive tone.
On a deeper level, "hello, welcome" could be seen as an invitation to explore the complexities of the human experience. As we navigate the world and connect with others, we are constantly encountering new situations and emotions. Saying "hello, welcome" to these experiences implies a willingness to embrace the unknown and deepen our understanding of ourselves and others. The lyrics could be seen as a reminder to stay open-minded and curious as we navigate life's twists and turns.
Overall, Homeshake's "Hello welcome" offers a message of openness, warmth, and curiosity. The simple yet powerful lyrics encourage listeners to be present in the moment and embrace new experiences with an open heart and mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, welcome
Greetings, I extend to you a warm welcome to this interaction
Hello, welcome
Once again, I greet you with friendliness and make you feel comfortable in this space
Hello, welcome
I acknowledge your presence and offer a hospitable reception
Hello, welcome
I repeat my friendly welcome as a way to emphasize the inviting atmosphere
Writer(s): Peter Sagar
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