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IMPRESSIVE DEBUT FROM OAKLAND SONGWRITER. - MIKAYLA MCVEY FEAT. TWAIN: ON NAMING


A luscious gem of acoustic folk pop that explorers the contradiction inherent in
our own being.
CHILLFILTR - Dec 10, 2021

Whenever I hear a groove like this, I am instantly engaged. With beautiful
organic tones on the drum set and a subtle counterpoint between the bass and
guitar, the roots vibe here is strong and carries the entire arrangement in a
determined yet languid shuffle of organic notes and shimmering beats. 'On
Naming' is a song about the power of language to create and destroy the world
equally—and the responsibility we share as humans to acknowledge the range of
this coercive gift.

Mikayla McVey writes and performs throughout her home in Northern California,
exploring music as a facilitator towards building community and personal
connection. "On Naming" is the first single from her debut LP "Time Turns
Everything," and showcases a profound and exceptional collaboration with Mat
Davidson (aka twain) and producer James Wallace. At its core this luscious gem
of acoustic folk pop explores the contradiction inherent in our own being: if
the greatest moments in life are ineffable and lie completely beyond expression,
why is it that so many of us spend our lives attempting to, in effect, name the
un-nameable?

"On Naming" does not attempt to provide easy answers but rather finds common
cause in a world full of creativity, as we (rather blindly) work towards
building a life of meaning for ourselves while also taking the time to
appreciate 'bones and lashes; lips to trace the words that never came.' Often
enough, language can sap the strength of the thing it was meant to support when
we make the mistake of trading a promise at equal value for the action it
describes.

Mikayla gives us much to think about as we enjoy a blissful union of melody and
spiritual poise, richly delivered inside a decidedly Taoist metaphor of 'effort
as the scourge of natural engagement.'

Let it go, and it comes back to you.

> Look at this thing closely
> Now see it out of frame
> Let it burn inside you, baby
> Don't give it a name
> The name is a thousand ways
> To erase that which you
> Gazed upon so lovingly




CREDITS

Mikayla McVey: vocals
Mat Davidson (twain): vocals
James Wallace: vibraphone, guitar
Sam Doores: drums
Danny Vitali: bass
Miles Lassi: percussion

"Time Turns Everything" was produced by James Wallace, engineered by Miles Lassi
at Skyline Studios (Oakland, CA) & James Wallace at Huge Planet (Nashville, TN),
mixed by Jake Davis at Seismic Sound (Nashville, TN), and mastered by JJ Golden
at Golden Mastering (Ventura, CA).

Visit Mikayla McVey on Instagram.


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