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The Virgin (instrumental)

from Wonder EP by The Swerve

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This track was originally conceived in 2007 by D1 and Mikael Johnston in an effort to bring together their influences in electronic, retro soundtracks, and classic psychedelic rock. The two main influences for this track we're Air's Virgin Suicides soundtrack and Pink Floyd. Later backing vocals were added by Jana Hanavan who ended up becoming the bands full time lead vocalist in 2010. An early demo of this song appeared on a compilation called Yoga Beats in 2008 alongside such legendary artists as Thievery Corporation. While the final version of this song incorporated dialog between Hanavan and D1 meant to be an ambiguous film scenario...

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from Wonder EP, track released September 23, 2011
Written by Mikael Johnston and David Watson
Produced by Mikael Johnston and D1
Recorded by Mikael Johnston and D1, The Zoo, Oakland
Mixed by Ben Kane, Hyde Street Studios, San Francisco
Vocals: Jana Hanavan
Acoustic Guitars: Mikael Johnston
Electric Guitars: D1
Bass: Mikael Johnston
Synths and programming: Mikael Johnston and D1
Drum programming: Mikael Johnston

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The Swerve Oakland, California

Wonder is The Swerve's seminal release. It's dark, haunting, groovy, poppy, catchy, psychedelic, and cinematic. Oh, and infectious. If you like dark haunting melodies, analog production, vintage electronics, bands like Portishead, Cocteau Twins, Phantogram, Air, and Ladytron The Swerve is for you. ... more

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