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Songs by Tim McEwan

Tim McEwan playing live with The Midnight

A growing list of songs produced, written or performed by Tim McEwan.
McEwan revealed some of these in a thread on Twitter[1] in September 2021, by tweeting out a Spotify playlist[2] with 12 songs produced or written by him. In the same thread, he confirmed that he produced 2 songs of of danish X-Factor winner Martin Hedegaards debut album.[3][4]

Additional songs has been produced or written, as McEwan is a member of the production group Deekay, inclding Electric for the group Blush.[5][6]

This list doesn't include songs written or produced for The Midnight. For a list of those see songs.

Songs by Tim McEwan part 1
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Eyes Wide Shut"JLS, Tinie Tempah3:50
2."Superhero"JLS3:19
3."Keep Me Hangin'"Medina3:20
4."Waiting For Love"Medina4:00
5."Like You Hurt Me"Medina3:41
6."Hvis Bare"Medina, Skinz4:44
7."Glow In The Dark"The Wanted3:35
8."Sommer"Page Four4:06
9."Vinder"Page Four3:39
10."17 år"Page Four3:46
11."Du Og Jeg - Magi I Luften"Page Four3:49
12."Holder Fast"Page Four3:10
13."Whem I'm With You"Martin Hedegaard3:19
14."Where Do We Go"Martin Hedegaard3:52
15."Colors"Deekay4:33
16."Electric"Blush3:32
17."R U Feeling Me"Dj Mac & Tim McEwan4:53
18."Children of the Sun"Alex Moreno3:22
19."Five Ways"Steve McCarthy & Tim McEwan3:47
20."Kære Mor"Noah3:06
Songs by Tim McEwan part 2
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Let Me Know"A R I Z O N A3:41
2."Fall Over"Lemar4:06
3."Tænder Mig"Sukkerchok3:06
4."Wasted On You"New Kids On The Block3:38

References

  1. ↑ "@nataliemcnally7 @Jensz12 @afterthemidnite @Shadowrunner82 @thebaddreamers @themotionepic This was all I could think of". Twitter. September 6, 2021. Archived from the original on September 6, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Spotify – Produced & co-written by Tim McEwan". Spotify. September 6, 2021. Archived from the original on April 1, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  3. ↑ "@Jensz12 @nataliemcnally7 @afterthemidnite @Shadowrunner82 @thebaddreamers @themotionepic Årh vildt nok haha. Jeg producerede 2 af sangene på det album. Martin er den sødeste fyr og var super fed at arbejde med". Twitter. September 6, 2021. Archived from the original on September 6, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Martin – Show The World (2008, CD)". Discogs. May 30, 2008. Archived from the original on April 1, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  5. ↑ "@nataliemcnally7 Holy shit that's like 10 years ago daaaaamn I forgot about this one haha". Twitter. October 9, 2021. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  6. ↑ "ｔｈｅ　ｍｉｄｎｉｇｈｔ on Twitter". Twitter. April 4, 2022. Archived from the original on April 13, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
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WeMoveForward

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"WeMoveForward"
Song by The Midnight
from the EP Days of Thunder
ReleasedJuly 15, 2014 (2014-07-15)
Length8:07
LabelThe Midnight Music
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tim McEwan
Days of Thunder track listing

Days of Thunder

  1. "The Years (prologue)"
  2. "Gloria"
  3. "WeMoveForward"
  4. "Days of Thunder"
  5. "Kick Drums & Red Wine"
  6. "Los Angeles"

"WeMoveForward (incl. Talamanca Remix)"
Remix single by The Midnight
from the album The Midnight Remixed
ReleasedMarch 28, 2016 (2016-03-28)
Length23:47
LabelSilk Music
Songwriter(s)
The Midnight Remixed track listing

The Midnight Remixed

  1. "Sunset (Michael Cassette Remix)"
  2. "WeMoveForward (Johan Vilborg Remix)"
  3. "Kick Drums & Red Wine (Dezza Remix)"
  4. "Nighthawks (Lifelike Remix)"
  5. "Days Of Thunder (PROFF pres. Soultorque Remix)"
  6. "Endless Summer (Marsh Remix)"
  7. "The Equaliser (Terry Da Libra Remix)"
  8. "Memories (Sundriver Remix)"
  9. "Jason (eleven.five 'Leftfield' Remix)"
  10. "Vampires (Vintage & Morelli Remix)"
  11. "Synthetic (Mango vs. We Are All Astronauts Remix)"
  12. "WeMoveForward (Talamanca Remix)"
  13. "Sunset (Michael Cassette Extended Mix)"
  14. "Kick Drums & Red Wine (Dezza Extended Mix)"
  15. "Nighthawks (Lifelike Extended Mix)"
  16. "Memories (Sundriver Extended Mix)"
The Midnight remix singles chronology
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Days of Thunder (incl. PROFF pres. Soultorque Remix)
(2017)

WeMoveForward[1] is a song by The Midnight. It is the third track from their EP Days of Thunder. The song was later released as a remix single on March 28, 2016, through Silk Music, the first single from The Midnight Remixed.[2]

The song was written by band members Tim McEwan and Tyler Lyle and produced by McEwan. It has a running time of eight minutes and seven seconds and is in the key of E-flat major.

WeMoveForward was the first song McEwan and Lyle wrote together as a duo upon their initial meeting in 2012.[3] According to McEwan, the band was not decided on their direction and overall sound when the song was made, which is why it has a more progressive house feel compared to the other songs on Days of Thunder.[4]

In addition to appearing on The Midnight Remixed, the Talamanca remix of WeMoveForward was featured on the Silk Music compilations Silk Music Pres. Trance Treasures 10 and Silk Music Pres. Talamanca 01.[5][6] The Johan Vilborg Remix was featured on the compilation Silk Music Pres. Trance Treasures 08.[7]

Official description

WeMoveForward (incl. Talamanca Remix)

We are tremendously honored to present the Silk Music debut of The Midnight, consisting of Danish-born (LA-based) producer Tim McEwan and NYC-based singer-songwriter Tyler Lyle. Electing to forge their own path in the ever-evolving landscape of modern music, the bicoastal duo have self-released the majority of their catalogue, up until now. Their music pays homage to the dreamy and uplifting, yet subversively melancholic 80s film and television scores of their youth.

The Midnight's triumphant single, "WeMoveForward," epitomizes the wistful spirit and irrepressible musicality of their oeuvre. The song establishes an exhilarating groove at its onset, soon followed by a gorgeous piano theme, one of the track's most heartfelt and enduring instrumental motifs. Tyler's opening verse captures the intoxicating presence of a sun-kissed beauty, culminating in the titular refrain, which is backed by anthemic chords and exceedingly lush pads. The euphoric groove immediately to follow and extended coda beckon us to celebrate and, ultimately, empathize with the songwriter's lovestruck condition.

Talamanca, the extraordinary composer behind last year's beloved "A Day At The Beach" EP, has emerged as an undeniable force in trance & progressive, thanks to consistent global radio support. Drawing heavy inspiration from the Balearic sound of Chicane and fellow forefathers of the genre, Talamanca seemed to be the perfect fit to rework The Midnight's melodic, romantic, and summer-flavored opus. In the early going, a thrilling, uptempo groove is coupled with mesmerizing arp lines. The crescendo of sound and emotion paves the way for a breathtaking climax, in which Talamanca's lush, layered chords reinforce The Midnight's unforgettable chorus.

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Demo version

An early demo of WeMoveForward was released as a prize during the Fall 2020 ARG. Titled We Move Forward (early demo version), the sound in the demo has a more electronic dance and house feel, but the piano backing heard in the final is present. There are a few lyrical changes, with lines of "We can't go back" and "It feels like home" added after the first chorus and second verse, respectively, which were not kept in the final. The last verse heard at the end of the song in the final version is missing in the demo as well.

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Track listing

All tracks are written by Tim McEwan and Tyler Lyle.

WeMoveForward (incl. Talamanca Remix)
No.TitleLength
1."WeMoveForward (Talamanca Remix)"7:30
2."WeMoveForward (Original Mix)"8:02
3."WeMoveForward (Instrumental Mix)"8:08
Total length:23:47

Lyrics

Sun in my eyes and the gold coast shining
And the girl with the braids in her hair
Steady breeze and oh I was falling
I would follow her anywhere
The sky turned grey in a flash flood warning
She smiled and she took my hand
She kissed my lips and the rain came pouring
Swore I heard a marching band

WeMoveForward
‘Cause we can't go back
WeMoveForward
‘Cause we can't go back
WeMoveForward
‘Cause we can't go back
WeMoveForward
‘Cause we can't go back

Hanging out of the third story window
Oh you were a sight to see
The black dress that bends when the wind blows
Roll back the tide for me

WeMoveForward
‘Cause we can't go back
WeMoveForward
‘Cause we can't go back
WeMoveForward
‘Cause we can't go back
WeMoveForward
‘Cause we can't go back

WeMoveForward
‘Cause we can't go back
WeMoveForward
‘Cause we can't go back
WeMoveForward
‘Cause we can't go back
WeMoveForward
‘Cause we can't go back

Sunset skies, the paint is peeling, the wind blowing sand in her hair
Endless days in the deep blue feeling
I would follow her anywhere

Official versions

WeMoveForward

from Days of Thunder

WeMoveForward (instrumental)

from Days of Thunder (the instrumentals)

WeMoveForward (Johan Vilborg Remix)

from The Midnight Remixed

WeMoveForward (Talamanca Remix)

from The Midnight Remixed

References

  1. ↑ "WeMoveForward | The Midnight". Bandcamp. July 15, 2014. Archived from the original on June 16, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 16, 2021 suggested (help)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "WeMoveForward (incl. Talamanca Remix) | The Midnight". Bandcamp. March 28, 2016. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; September 14, 2021 suggested (help)
  3. ↑ "Who Are The Midnight?: An Interview with the Masters of Modern Nostalgia". Vehlinggo. November 12, 2017. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Beyond Synth - E53 - The Midnight - YouTube". YouTube. September 20, 2017. Archived from the original on April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Silk Music Pres. Trance Treasures 10 - Monstercat". Monstercat. April 16, 2018. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Silk Music Pres. Talamanca 01 - Monstercat". Monstercat. February 5, 2018. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Silk Music Pres. Trance Treasures 08 - Monstercat". Monstercat. October 30, 2017. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
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Days of Thunder

This template is about the EP. For the song, see Days of Thunder (song).
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Days of Thunder
EP by
The Midnight
ReleasedJuly 15, 2014
GenreSynthwave
Length37:18
LabelThe Midnight Music
ProducerTim McEwan
The Midnight chronology
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Days of Thunder
(2014) 		Endless summer - album.jpg
Endless Summer
(2016)
Alternative cover
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Original EP cover

Days of Thunder is the debut extended play (EP) by The Midnight. It was released independently by the band on July 15, 2014.[1]

No singles from Days of Thunder were released prior to the EP's release, but in 2016 electronic music label Silk Music issued remix singles for the songs WeMoveForward and Days of Thunder.[2][3] The singles included the original songs and remixes that would later appear on the 2017 remix album The Midnight Remixed.[4]

Background and composition

Tim McEwan and Tyler Lyle met in 2012 at a songwriter's workshop in North Hollywood organized by Katie Donovan, Lyle’s A&R representative at the time.[5] Prior to meeting, McEwan had listened to some of Lyle’s previous work and liked Lyle’s folk sound. They bonded over a mutual love of 80s rock and after initially struggling to define their sound, decided to enter the synthwave genre at the suggestion of McEwan. McEwan had prior exposure to the burgeoning synthwave genre and was inspired by the movie Drive. The first song they wrote as a duo was WeMoveForward, and the same day they also wrote the chorus for Gloria.[5][6][7] Over the next two years, they continued writing and recording songs, leading to the release of Days of Thunder. Prior to the release of the EP, several songs that were being worked on by McEwan (who was known as iAmData at the time) and Lyle were previewed on McEwan's Soundcloud account, including WeMoveForward, Gloria, Synthetic, and Comet.[8][9][10][11][12] While WeMoveForward and Gloria made the Days of Thunder tracklist, Synthetic was held back for the next The Midnight release, Endless Summer. Comet would not get released until 2021 as part of the 5 Year Anniversary edition of Endless Summer.

The EP was not promoted with any singles but still managed to make a modest impact upon release. At the time, the synthwave genre of music was still emerging and in the early stages of gaining traction. Days of Thunder was given positive reviews on the websites DRIVE Radio and NewRetroWave, and also caught the attention of several Reddit communities throughout 2014 and 2015.[13][14][15][16] When The Midnight's first album Endless Summer was released in 2016, synthwave and its online communities were much more established, drawing many new listeners to Days of Thunder. Gloria, Days of Thunder, and Los Angeles became popular songs of the genre and continue to be regularly performed by the band at live shows.

Music and lyrics

The primary themes explored by The Midnight on Days of Thunder are escapism, love, isolation, existentialism, and nostalgia, particularly when looked at through the lens of city life.

The EP begins with The Years (prologue), a slow moving tribute to Lyle's wife Anna, whom he met after moving to Los Angeles in the early 2010s. The inclusion of "prologue" in the song title indicates it as being not only a precursor to the other songs on the EP but also establishing the relationship of Lyle and Anna as preceding The Midnight's formation. The main synth riff slowly crescendos as the song progresses to include drums, guitar, and a chanting vocal. The final lyric in the song, "aimless and upward", is a recurring motif in Lyle's solo work and unifies his musical background with the production style of McEwan.

Gloria increases the tempo and octane of the EP with pulsing synth stabs and heavy guitar riffs, with lyrics expressing a near existentialist cry for help. The song leans heavily into the the themes of isolation and escapism, trademarks of the synthwave genre. WeMoveForward has a significantly more progressive house feel and recounts a tale of love discovered at the beach. Proclaiming "we move forward, because we can't go back", the song emphasizes the ideal of living life in the present and taking chances.

Beginning with the sound of a car engine starting, the title track evokes high speed chases from 80s action films with strong synth patterns, loud percussion, and distinctive saxophone riffs, which would become a trademark of The Midnight's sound. Discussing the dark side of love, Days of Thunder also explores the idea of feeling alone in a big city, describing "the ghosts of the boulevard" as "living with lonely hearts". Kick Drums & Red Wine, another synth driven song, explores the ways people search for answers in life by pretending to be something they're not, with the narrator choosing to find relief through authenticity and "kick drums and red wine".

The EP concludes with Los Angeles, an ode to the birthplace of The Midnight written by Lyle upon moving from Los Angeles to New York City. The moderately paced song has a more sparse production compared to the previous songs on the EP, recounting memories shared at various places including the beach, Sunset Boulevard, and the canyons and mountains of Los Angeles. Often regarded as one of The Midnight's signature songs, Los Angeles ties together the EP's themes and the band's mantra of mono no aware with Lyle declaring, "if we live forever let us live forever tonight".

Official description

The Days of Thunder

There is a Japanese term: Mono no aware. It means basically, the sad beauty of seeing time pass - the aching awareness of impermanence. These are the days that we will return to one day in the future only in memories. How do we capture them? How could we possibly be able to fully appreciate them in the present? This project is our attempt to put time under glass.

The Midnight is a marriage between a songwriter from the Deep South and a producer from Denmark who both live in Los Angeles. The songs were written in North Hollywood and Santa Monica over two years and represent the first fruit of The Midnight. This is our love song to our city and a testament to the weight these years can hold.

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Track listing

All tracks are written by Tim McEwan and Tyler Lyle.

No.TitleLength
1."The Years (prologue)"6:08
2."Gloria"4:49
3."WeMoveForward"8:07
4."Days of Thunder"5:24
5."Kick Drums & Red Wine"6:21
6."Los Angeles"6:29
Total length:37:18

Release history and variants

Digital release history for Days of Thunder
Date Edition
July 15, 2014 Standard
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Artwork was changed to current revision in February 2016 due to potential copyright issues with the original image.[17] The artwork it was changed to was first used for the release of Lost & Found (The Midnight Remix).
March 20, 2016 Instrumentals
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The instrumentals were originally uploaded to Soundcloud in June 2015 prior to getting an official release on Bandcamp and streaming services.[18][19]
May 7, 2021 Stems
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Contains the six songs from the EP denoted with BPMs plus 94 stem parts comprising all songs. The stems are not royalty free but projects and remixes made with them are allowed to be used on non-monetized platforms.
Physical release history for Days of Thunder
Year Format Color/Design
2018 Cassette White
DaysOfThunderWhiteCassette.webp
First tape variant. Was first offered for sale at the Spring 2018 shows with the remaining stock being sold online.
2018 Cassette Transparent Red
TM Web Music Days-Of-Thunder Casette Red.webp
Second tape variant.
2018 LP Transparent Red
TM Web Music Days-Of-Thunder LP Red 5ec3b32f-a678-49b9-a88d-dadd48b92db8.webp
First vinyl variant. The EP was remastered for this release. Lost & Found is included as a bonus track. Preorders began in June 2018 and were shipped in September.
2022 CD -
TM Web Music Days-Of-Thunder CD Main.webp

TM Web Music Days-Of-Thunder CD Open.webp
Lost & Found is erroneously included on the printed tracklist. A download link to the song is sent when purchasing the CD.
2022 LP Blue Swirl
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Second vinyl variant. Lost & Found is included as a bonus track.
2024 LP Evil Dead
TM Web Music Days-Of-Thunder LP.webp
Third vinyl variant. Lost & Found is included as a bonus track.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Days of Thunder | The Midnight". Bandcamp. July 15, 2014. Archived from the original on February 17, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  2. ↑ "WeMoveForward (incl. Talamanca Remix) | The Midnight". Bandcamp. March 28, 2016. Archived from the original on September 14, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Days Of Thunder | The Midnight". Bandcamp. August 1, 2016. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  4. ↑ "The Midnight Remixed | The Midnight". Bandcamp. August 14, 2017. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Who Are The Midnight?: An Interview with the Masters of Modern Nostalgia". Vehlinggo. November 12, 2017. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Retrowave Sessions Ep 2: The Midnight - YouTube". YouTube. May 30, 2019. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  7. ↑ "The Midnight // Interview by (( URY Music )) | Mixcloud". MixCloud. August 23, 2016. Archived from the original on April 3, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Adam on X: "iAmData and Tyler Lyle wanna soundtrack your 80s themed afternoon dance party. let them:" / X". Twitter. April 26, 2013. Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  9. ↑ "'Gloria'- iAmData feat Tyler Lyle | songsfortheday". songsfortheday. April 26, 2013. Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Peanut~Bekah on X: "WeMoveForward (iAmData & Tyler Lyle) by iAmData on #SoundCloud" / X". Twitter. Jan 15, 2014. Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Jakob Weise on X: "Check out 'Synthetic' by iAmData - looking so much forward to hearing more of his solo stuff." / X". Twitter. August 5, 2013. Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  12. ↑ "✨Kate✨ on X: "Comet (iAmData solo project) by @I_am_data #soundcloud ❤️ It" / X". Twitter. November 12, 2013. Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  13. ↑ "The Midnight - My favorite radio station DRIVE Radio posted a... | Facebook". Facebook. July 30, 2014. Archived from the original on March 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  14. ↑ Sabiu, Andrea (August 28, 2014). "THE MIDNIGHT DROPS A NEW ALBUM - HOT OR NOT? - NewRetroWave - Stay Retro! | Live The 80's Dream!". NewRetroWave. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  15. ↑ "The Midnight - Days of Thunder (2014) : futuresynth". Reddit. September 2, 2014. Archived from the original on March 24, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  16. ↑ "The Midnight -- Days of Thunder [Synthwave/Synthpop] (2014) : listentothis". Reddit. August 24, 2014. Archived from the original on August 24, 2014. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  17. ↑ "The Midnight - It has come to our attention that we,... | Facebook". Facebook. January 31, 2016. Archived from the original on March 24, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  18. ↑ "The Midnight - I will be uploading the whole Days of Thunder EP... | Facebook". Facebook. June 19, 2015. Archived from the original on October 28, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  19. ↑ "The Midnight - All the instrumentals for "Days of Thunder"... | Facebook". Facebook. June 20, 2015. Archived from the original on July 25, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
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