I think the importance of this song is that (correct me if im wrong) but it is the only instrumental song by sparklehorse. Mark would often strip a song to a few instruments when trying to express a point or say something very heart-felt so the fact that this is a stand alone song without any lyrics says to me that this is a very important to Mark, as if he cannot put it into words, which is rare for such a talented artist.
Anyway, the song itself is very classic sparklehorse style fading in and out to represent the passing of life just like time, every breath like the tic of a clock. Mark used this a lot as he would often spend time alone or laying in fields enjoying the sun and nature and all its gifts. The title of the song suggests to me some sort of coma like state, being trapped in the mountain miles away perhaps, or being away from civilization, either way i think the point of hibernation or a coma is expressed. I believe this is the point of the song as that would explain why the song fades in and out as the next breath or second of the song is not guaranteed, on hearing this song for the first time there is no knowing when the song will stop, again much like a patient in a coma heartbeat.
A beautiful song, truly a gem and a masterpiece that could only be made by Mark, RIP and thanks for the journey.
I think the importance of this song is that (correct me if im wrong) but it is the only instrumental song by sparklehorse. Mark would often strip a song to a few instruments when trying to express a point or say something very heart-felt so the fact that this is a stand alone song without any lyrics says to me that this is a very important to Mark, as if he cannot put it into words, which is rare for such a talented artist. Anyway, the song itself is very classic sparklehorse style fading in and out to represent the passing of life just like time, every breath like the tic of a clock. Mark used this a lot as he would often spend time alone or laying in fields enjoying the sun and nature and all its gifts. The title of the song suggests to me some sort of coma like state, being trapped in the mountain miles away perhaps, or being away from civilization, either way i think the point of hibernation or a coma is expressed. I believe this is the point of the song as that would explain why the song fades in and out as the next breath or second of the song is not guaranteed, on hearing this song for the first time there is no knowing when the song will stop, again much like a patient in a coma heartbeat. A beautiful song, truly a gem and a masterpiece that could only be made by Mark, RIP and thanks for the journey.