Lily Minke Tahar, under her project name YEARN, makes a striking debut with her new song "Shapeshifter," which showcases an experimental and unique sound. This track is part of her upcoming album, "Shapeshifter,". The song is a captivating mix of melodies and vivid imagery, inspired by her struggles with dreams and everyday worries, all crafted with just an old guitar and a simple microphone.
Tahar describes her creative process as a kind of channeling rather than traditional songwriting. After experiencing unsettling dreams for over a week, during which she encountered a mysterious figure, she began to embrace the concept of a "shapeshifter." These dreams, combined with the pressures of everyday life, pushed her to create without any set direction, pouring her emotions into her music. The song begins with a quirky guitar riff that feels warped and otherworldly, drawing listeners into YEARN's imaginative realm where time and feelings can shift unexpectedly. Her voice comes in softly, almost like it's coming from a distant place, revealing profound truths from her subconscious mind.
The inspiration behind "Shapeshifter" includes themes from Italo Calvino's book Cosmicomics, which tells stories of strange characters traveling through different times and dimensions. Tahar captures this idea beautifully, merging reality and fantasy to create an immersive experience that feels more like an atmosphere than just a typical song, filled with mystery and a DIY spirit.
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