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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ย. 2024
- Queen of Wands from the album The Turning Wheel
Out Now on Sacred Bones Records
Purchase here: geni.us/TheTur...
executive producer: Audiofemme
a MUTED WIDOWS production
directed by: MICHAEL E LINN & NEDDA AFSARI
produced by: MICHAEL R. ZUMAYA
director of photography: RYAN HOGUE
gaffer: GORDON YOULD
key grip: LEAH YOULD
edited by: MICHAEL E LINN
colored by: MICHAEL R. ZUMAYA
special effects coordinator: SAL VENEGAS
special effects safety: HEIDI REESE
visual effects: GARRETT DARE
production coordinator: GAMAL SHARAF EL DEEN
styling: HAYLEY FRANCISE
make up artist: BLAKE ARMSTRONG
hair stylist: RICKY FRASER
set dresser: CHAD TOMLINSON
production assistant: EMILY HENDRIX
production assistant: ROSS FARRAR
Red velvet curtains draw back to reveal a cosmic wheel of fortune, floating in the deep black star-studded theater of infinite space. A whirl of timbres, personalities, and stories. The Turning Wheel, the third full-length by the Bay Area artist SPELLLING (Chrystia Cabral), revolves around themes of human unity, the future, divine love and the enigmatic ups and downs of being a part of this carnival called life.
Venturing to push the boundaries of her primarily synth-based work, SPELLLING took on the ambitious task of orchestrating and self-producing an album that features an ensemble of 31 collaborating musicians. The Turning Wheel incorporates a vast range of rich acoustic sounds that cast SPELLLING’s work into vibrant new dimensions. The double LP is split into two halves - “Above” and “Below.” Lush string quartet shimmer combines with haunting banjo and wandering bassoon leads, as the album progresses from the more jubilant, warm, and dreamy mood of the “Above” tracks to the more chilling and gothic tone of the “Below” tracks. This progression is anchored by SPELLLING’s familiar bewitching vocal style that emphasizes the theatrical and folkloric heart of her songwriting.
The release of The Turning Wheel was delayed by almost a year from its intended release date in September 2020 but the forced pause ended up serving as a blessing in disguise. Navigating the chaos of recording and producing the remaining instrumentalists - either remotely or through rigid socially distanced studio sessions - was immensely difficult, however the delays ultimately opened up the opportunity for SPELLLING to dedicate more attention to her lyrics. The Turning Wheel demonstrates a distinct evolution of lyrical style, from the more incantatory and abbreviated approach of her previous work to a more expansive, narrative production.
The Turning Wheel is a manifestation of this considerable effort, time, and collaborative energy and will surely become a classic for its elegance. And while the artist’s eclectic influences, from soul to psych to pop to noise, remain present, something entirely new has also been born in the cosmic soup of this massive undertaking: a grand and genreless adventure. One that allows the artist’s authenticity to shine and also marks her as a conduit for something with a magic of its own.
SPELLLING’s previous bodies of work have earned her critical acclaim. Her 2017 debut Pantheon of Me was Bandcamp’s #4 Album of the Year and they raved: “Cabral has it, from her careful sense of composition to her charismatic presence to her ability to communicate with her music straight through to the listener’s heart.” Her first release on Sacred Bones, the Hard to Please single, was named a Best Track by The Guardian, who said the song was “like Solange looking in a haunted mirror.” Her second full length Mazy Fly saw great support from the likes of Pitchfork (“it’s the sound of an artist’s vision sharpening, pointing outward.”), Stereogum (“It’s a gorgeous and evocative and provocative record, and it points to a future where Cabral could pretty much do anything.”), Paste (“too appealing to resist”) and once again found its place in The Best Albums of 2019 at Bandcamp.
#spellling #theturningwheel #sacredbones
The Turning Wheel is the most exciting album I've heard in years. Thank you for your music.
One of the twelve of my favorite songs on the album♥
You’re amazing!! I wish ‘The Turning Wheel’ was a full visual album, it’s mesmerizing how your music can be so cinematic and powerful
Absolutely, if any album deserves a full visual album it is this one!
Well it might just be, she continues to make mvs for it
@@f4gsforpele Hard disagree. We’ve only gotten 3 within a year. That’s below par for a lot of artist music video output for an album.
@@milk_bath not sure why you’re saying that when I didn’t state any opinions. But anyway 1) we’re still in the middle of a pandemic and it was a lot worse then 2) music videos are expensive and Spellling is (unfortunately) a pretty small artist, 3) it’s not even been a year yet and idk about you but I’d rather have 3 HQ videos than a bunch of mediocre ones.
@@f4gsforpele I get all that. I misread the semantics of your comment. My apologies.
when you know it’s irrational for a song to get better after seeing its music video but it somehow does
38k views is criminal. Another unappreciated masterpice.
one of the hardest tracks in the album
this song its the perfect link between the energy of mazy fly and the turning wheel
spellling is magnetic as the earth
this song puts me in a trance im not even joking
Obsessed with your profile pic
I love these visuals, so cool. I just read your favorite Kate Bush song is Mother Stands for Comfort and the drums in this always made me think of that song!
It reminds me of Japanese new wave and their experimental cinema. Very child-like with untrained eye observations and theatrics. Love you Spellling and keep inspiring 🐾
When smiled into the camera and gave the look like "yea, I just blew your fucking mind! Just wait!"
Damn sacred bones got a budget now!! This shit so rad!
Thank me
You'd better thank me
For living, for living
Woh-oh-oh-oh, you're in grave danger
Waving wands with wizards
Are you afraid
Of the power?
Are you afraid
Of the pain, ooh
Or the power?
Literally such an underrated song and album!
These vocals mixed w this insane production is so mesmerizing
GOATed album, this track being the cornerstone of it all
YES
I love the blend of the string/wind instruments and the synth! Cannot wait to see where she goes with her music!
This is like...goth/darkwave sounds... Chilling! Excellent!
The Queen of Wands is a tarot that would represent The Witch archetype, and the fact fire IS her elemental domain just fuels the fire in this video. She SLAY!
I didn't know it was the witch archetype but it makes sense! I often get that card when it's referring to me. I just assumed it was because I'm an Aries and a crazy cat person.
YESSS!! MOTHERR!!!!!!! GIVING US WHAT NEEDED TO BE GIVEN!!!! HOPEFULLY A BOYS AT SCHOOL ONE SOON ? MAYBE ? KSSJJSJS ONE CAN HOPE
How are you not more popular-
People want what’s easily consumable and trendy
I love you, my sister. Thank you for your gifts to the world.
I listened to it because of the title. I think the song has a spell on me because now I need to listen on repeat. 🥰
CHRYSTIA EU TE AMOO O THE TURNING WHEEL FOI O ALBUM QUE EU MAIS OUVI E MAIS ME MARCOU EM 2021
ela podia tanto estar bookada pro primavera SP :(((
@@vitorantonio2718 concordo. Vi ela no PS Barcelona, foi incrível!
Melhor disco de 2021
Admittedly, this Lady melts my Ears & Eyes.. quite a creature 🥰
I truly believe that I became a better poet because of "The Turning Wheel." You put so much palpable magick into it, and I feel reawakened creatively with every listen. From a fellow artist in California, thank you so much
This is like next level insane good, music and visuals are just perfect
I'm not even close to getting enough of this album so happy she's still on it too
I hope every track on the TW album gets an opportunity to have its music video.
The soundtrack to the show "Good Girls" brought me here, and I refuse to leave. 👑
i dont what is this show but if it brought you to SPELLLING, you made a good choice. Listen to her The Turning Wheel album, its one of the most gorgeous pieces of art ever made
Incredible song, incredible album
I heard some one put this on in a forest one night. I came here to see the video and man does it do justice to that eerie, dreamy feeling I got then. Masterful music and visuals.
The first portion of this song is one of my favorite pieces of product ever
One of the best albums of the early 2020s, mos def 🔥
i can just imagine the visuals for this song omg ❤
Quite like the vocals on this one, caught me off guard at first lol.
i just randomly found this im literally in awe this is incredible. i can’t wait for them to be the next big thing
FR
Absolutely love your music and the visual component here only heightens it - you have such a rich energy in everything you create.
I have officially witnessed the history, feel kinda bad I discovered her this late
Very talented and very beautiful. A fan from Ibiza.
QUEEN OF WANDS AND EVERYTHING ELSE 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑
Oh my! Very powerful, indeed. Stunning visually too!
Textures, narratives, encounters.
Queen of expected control over pleasure and pain.
I love you, SPELLLING 💝
Omgg that was such a surprise release. Such a good one tho! TTW is still on repeat in my household 😝😝
Goated album
So strong and powerful
Watching this for the first time....I get a feeling that I just want to sit and be quiet and still for a little while. slow down and take a moment.....thank you for the power your artistry
My love for The Turning Wheel keeps growing and growing. My favourite from the 20s so far. Can't wait to see you tonight at Razzmatazz 2 ❤️❤️❤️
Album of the decade!
Amazing 🤩
Next: boys at school mv pls
NEW MUSIC VID WHAT???!!!
Literally just started playing and I'm SHOOK. I had to find out who this is
Saw you guys open for turnstile last night and you killed it! Awesome set. You guys sounded perfect and set a really cool mood. Found a new band to add to my favorites
YESSSSSSSSSSS
Amazing :D
YOU LOOK SO GOOD HERE OMG I LOVE
It’s so mesmerizing you can’t help but fall in love with it
Goddesses walk the earth~ ♡
Good stuff. 😘
WOW!!!!!!
LET'S GO CONCEPT
YOOOOOOOO
looking forward to watching this in 20+years
Woah how did I miss this? An amazing video to an incredible song! Does this mean we still might get a Boys at School or Little Deer video?
Legendary. Phenomenal. Nobody compares.
This song still has me in it's trance
This 1 reminds me the most of mazy fly
Not what I expected as a music video but AHHH I'M EXCITED
Fav track off the Turning Wheel. So cinematic!
AMAZINGGG
Stunning
YAAAAS
Not sure about this record. Does not live up to its hype. I like it. I think it is good. I would give it a 8/10. Hope it grows on me.
a maior de todas amor.. n tem pra ngm
oomggggg
Gorgeous amazing song and video! You’re iconic
Let's gooo
maravilhosa
Well done, from these pentacles and beyond, also with swords, and the cups that will be filled or shattered.
gorgeous
ayyy i’m so excited!!
can't wait
Buenísimo
YES!!!!
I just love her so much
just wow wow wow
YES my favorite song of last year finally has an amazing video!!!
her best song
Is Revolution
I worship u
OMG yasss. Thank you lady, I needed that. STUNNING!!!
Beyond beautiful
yes
música espetacular ♥
insane.
I'm so happy!!! I've been waiting for more turning wheel music videos
Very excited for the video :)
Love it!
This sounds like a jimmy neutron febreze commercial from the 80s
incredible