Fall Creek Boys Choir
James Blake
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All went in the fire, drowning in the sea. A red dawn, oh red font. Caught up in the sea. All went in the sea If only if only. If only if only. Did you want to find a way (fight) (fly away) I always saw me love I will be love befallen I will lay my teeth I'll wait for growing And we both will know. And before you're all gone Daring on the peak, telling on the teeth I've been down to the open road I'll wait for you, you know And we both end up alone And if only we could have known Did you want to find a way (fight) (fly away) I always saw me love I will be love befallen I will lay my teeth I'll wait for growing And we both will know. And before you're all gone Daring on the peak, telling on the teeth I've been down to the open road I'll wait for you, you know And we both end up alone And if only we could have known I will haaaaa All went in the fire, drowning in the sea. A red dawn, oh red font. Caught up in the sea, all went in the sea. If only if only, if only if only. I was effin' low
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Written by: JAMES BLAKE LITHERLAND, JUSTIN DEYARMOND EDISON VERNON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Artist Introduction"Fall Creek Boys Choir" is a song by James Blake, a British musician renowned for his innovative combination of electronic production and soulful vocals. His music often explores themes of authenticity, emotional depth, and introspective lyricism.
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CollaborationThis song is a collaboration between James Blake and the American folk musician Bon Iver, whose real name is Justin Vernon.
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Title SignificanceThe title of the song, "Fall Creek Boys Choir," references Fall Creek, Wisconsin - the location of Vernon's recording studio, April Base. It's also where Vernon and Blake collaborated for this song.
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Electronic InfluenceThe song stands out because it represents a stylistic fusion between the two artists – Blake’s electronic and experimental influences merge with Vernon’s folksy, raw, and emotional style.
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Release and ReceptionReleased in August 2011, "Fall Creek Boys Choir" was received positively by critics. Many acknowledged the successful melding of Blake and Vernon's distinctive styles.
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Animal SoundsAn interesting aspect of the song is the inclusion of wolf-like howling sounds, which enhances the atmospheric and experimental nature of the track.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song are sparse and cryptic, revealing a melancholic ambiance that both artists are known for.
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Artistic ImpressionThe song has been described by critics as evocative and impressionistic, with layers of vocals and instrumentation creating a rich, mysterious soundscape.
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Chart Performance"Fall Creek Boys Choir" peaked at number 56 on the UK Singles Chart on the week of its release.
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Continuing PartnershipFollowing the success of "Fall Creek Boys Choir", Blake and Vernon continued to collaborate on further projects. Vernon made a guest appearance on Blake’s song "I Need a Forest Fire," which is part of the 2016 album "The Colour in Anything."
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Live PerformancesWhen performed live, "Fall Creek Boys Choir" often receives a warm reception. However, due to the difficulty of replicating the complex production and layered vocals, it is not commonly featured in either artist's setlist.
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