Formerly of The Narcoleptic Dancers and My Bee’s Garden, Prochet has embraced dream pop with Melody’s Echo Chamber project. The classically-trained Parisian recruited Tame Impala frontman Kevin Parker to produce the self-titled debut album in 2012. The independently-produced album Bon Voyage was released in 2018.
On the debut album, lead single/opener “I Follow You” begins with simple, sun-drenched ’60s melodies and ambling guitars before descending into a psychedelic swirl that recalls Parker’s day job. Consider that spiral a gentle warning to not expect anything straightforward from Melody’s Echo Chamber, especially when things seem to be heading in that direction. On “Endless Shore”, for example, Prochet crafts a densely layered haze complete with ethereal coos signature to the style, yet she does so in a manner that’s less pensive and more authoritative. The rhythm section doesn’t bother with hypnosis, favoring a superliminal approach, a feat developed well into the motorik beats of “Crystallized”. The unabashed prettiness of Prochet’s vocals on “You Won’t Be Missing That Part Of Me” are undercut by sci-fi tinged synth notes that propel the song into the unknown cosmos. “Snowcapped Andes Crash” finds the band swapping their pop leanings for a jazzy feel. The track’s midsection crashes back to earth, only to continue as if the avalanches of the title never happened. Fuzzed guitars take a backseat to Air-like grooves on “Mount Hopeless”, chiming in and out like some kind of warning. This lounge-y vibe is immediately shattered on the glitched-out two minute distortion-fest “Is That What You Said”. It would have been the album’s strangest moment if it weren’t for closer “Be Proud of Your Kids”, during which one cannot help but recall M83′s “Raconte-Moi Une Histoire” thanks to the supporting contribution of an actual French child, curious to know whether "you've already seen a completely naked woman in the street. What colour was her backside?" and other niceties before informing the listener that "the radio is finished, voilà."
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Looking backward
Melody's Echo Chamber Lyrics
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Play it on the wall
Did see you looking
I'm not interested
And you were ready to show me
Constellation of love
I know that dream
It can't be real
And where do you come from?
I guess I could try
Did seem aligned
Look through the window
I see reflections that you can't see
Phasing me, inside
I need the space of mind
You're running out of time
You won't believe that
I wish I knew
Every part of you
Through this lonely night
How could I be wrong?
You did everything you could
But it was not enough
You chose the other one
No I didn't need your light
Constellation
New vibration
You're not alone
On this lonesome road
I know that
Dream of magic love
No fears, no pain, but love
The Melody's Echo Chamber song "Looking Backwards" is a contemplative piece about a failed romantic connection. The first stanza suggests that the singer may have been initially interested in someone but ultimately lost interest after seeing this person's true colors. The second stanza seems to indicate that the other person may have been romanticizing love a bit too much, claiming that they're "dreaming of magic love" but acknowledging that it can't be real. The third stanza brings the singer to a moment of hesitation where they consider giving the other person another chance, but ultimately reject the idea because they need "the space of mind" and don't want to feel "phased".
The song makes use of celestial metaphors throughout, referencing constellations, reflection, and "phasing". These phrases are meant to draw attention to the ephemeral, intangible nature of human emotions and connections. Even though the song ultimately ends on a positive note ("You're not alone / On this lonesome road"), there is a sense of wistful sadness throughout the lyrics. It's a poignant reminder that relationships can be both beautiful and fragile, and that sometimes the end comes unexpectedly.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm reflecting light
I'm trying to show you something you may not have noticed
Play it on the wall
Let's make it easy for you to see
Did see you looking
I noticed you taking a peek
I'm not interested
I appreciate the effort, but I'm not convinced
You seem kind
I can tell you have a good heart
And you were ready to show me
You were excited to share something with me
Constellation of love
The idea of a perfect, starry romance
I know that dream
I understand that fantasy
It can't be real
It's not practical, it's just a dream
And where do you come from?
I'm curious about your intentions
I guess I could try
I'm willing to give it a shot
Did seem aligned
Things seemed to be on the right track
Look through the window
Take a closer look
I see reflections that you can't see
I see the potential challenges that you may not be aware of
Phasing me, inside
It's causing me some inner conflict
I need the space of mind
I need some time to think it over
You're running out of time
You need to make a decision soon
You won't believe that
You won't accept the truth
I wish I knew
I wish I had more information
Every part of you
A deeper understanding of who you are
Through this lonely night
In this moment of solitude
How could I be wrong?
I'm confident in my decision
You did everything you could
You tried your best
But it was not enough
It didn't work out
You chose the other one
You went a different direction
No I didn't need your light
I can find my own way
Constellation
Something to strive for
New vibration
A fresh perspective
You're not alone
You have others who care about you
On this lonesome road
Even though the journey may feel lonely
I know that
I understand
Dream of magic love
The perfect fantasy romance
No fears, no pain, but love
A love that is free from any negative emotions
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Melody Prochet, Lars Fredrik Swahn, Reine Fiske
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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New album, Melody’s Echo Chamber - ‘Emotional Eternal’ is out now. Listen and buy: https://melodysechochamber.ffm.to/emotionaleternal
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Mike
Every time Melody releases something new or even just posts on social media my heart jumps for joy because she is still alive and still with us.
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She is a force of nature for sure, and what a lady she is! Absolute genius 👏 🙌 👌
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Sure why wouldnt she be?
Mike
@5weating_8ullets Dude, seriously? You don't know what happened?
Mike
@The Wizard Back in 2017 Melody had a bad accident that had her hospitalized for a long time. She was off the grid for months. When she resurfaced in 2018 we were all overjoyed. I still am!
Anthony Picone
being a melody's echo chamber fan is like that feeling when you know something that you cant believe everyone else doesn't know. Even if it's just a fleeting feeling of overwhelming for love for the universe... you just want to share it with everyone and have them feel what you're feeling
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Its cool how life be like dat. All whimsical and shit