SINGLE REVIEW: FERALMAN “THE BALLAD OF LIFE & DEATH”
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The idea of “The Ballad of Life & Death” took inspiration at a significant turning point in life when Feralman was diagnosed with a brain tumor. During the four long weeks of waiting for the test results, many creative ideas took shape in the form of songs and weaved into introspective, metaphorical lyricism.
Contemplating life and death, it seems that they are elegantly and delicately linked together where one cannot be without another. We cherish life and every single thing that makes our memory because of the destined end of death and even our fear for it.
Revolving around the metaphoric image between the hooded man and jolly woman, Welsh/Australian artist/songwriter Feralman approached this idea with a smooth, mellow duet featuring Nashville-based singer Rochelle Feldkamp. With the combination of silvery flute passage and hand clapping, “The Ballad of Life & Death” has a rich, heartfelt texture with a layer of abundance and festivity.
“At times, the balance between life and death can be very fine. One is often considered with fear and dislike, the other with enjoyment and happiness…two very different emotions. I liked the idea of bringing these together in some way and this song is essentially the story that my mind’s eye created,” Feralman commented.
