| "WeMoveForward" | |
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| Song by The Midnight | |
| from the EP Days of Thunder | |
| Released | July 15, 2014 |
| Length | 8:07 |
| Label | The Midnight Music |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Tim McEwan |
| Days of Thunder track listing | |
Days of Thunder | |
| "WeMoveForward (incl. Talamanca Remix)" | ||||
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| Remix single by The Midnight | ||||
| from the album The Midnight Remixed | ||||
| Released | March 28, 2016 | |||
| Length | 23:47 | |||
| Label | Silk Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| The Midnight Remixed track listing | ||||
The Midnight Remixed
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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.
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.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (instrumental)
from Days of Thunder (the instrumentals)
WeMoveForward (Talamanca Remix)
from The Midnight Remixed
References
- ↑ "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) - ↑ 2.0 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) - ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Beyond Synth - E53 - The Midnight - YouTube". YouTube. September 20, 2017. Archived from the original on April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ↑ "Silk Music Pres. Trance Treasures 10 - Monstercat". Monstercat. April 16, 2018. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Silk Music Pres. Talamanca 01 - Monstercat". Monstercat. February 5, 2018. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ↑ "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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