John Fryer’s Black Needle Noise has released a new single entitled ‘I Am God’ Ft. Marselle Hodges (The Blue Hour). ‘I Am God’ is one of the latest in a series of singles that have been released consistently that features many different talented singer/song writers via Black Needle Noise’s Bandcamp. John’s signature soundscapes and multi-layered dark melodies give’s Marselle’s dramatic vocals and heartfelt lyrics the perfect foundation for a minimal yet gripping electronic-rock song. The accompanying video, produced by Marselle Hodges, adds the perfect balance of haunting visuals that leaves one with the feeling of tumultuous intrigue.
“’I Am God’ is inspired by one of the craziest years I’ve experienced, full of high highs and the lowest of lows,” says Marselle Hodges of the new song. “I felt as if I was God’s plaything. The lyric ‘I can make things different or blow it all away’ pretty much describes the tumultuous feeling I had in response to these seemingly capricious events. But then I tried to put myself in God’s place—wanting to be worshipped and believed in despite it all, Or perhaps because of it all. Isn’t that what we all want?”
Fryer meanwhile states, “Brian [Marselle’s husband] had just done a remix for me and I went to check out his band The Blue Hour and I really liked Marselle’s voice. So I asked her if she would be interested in singing a song for me. I’m so happy she said yes as I think the song turned out beautifully noisy and pop.”
Marselle Hodges and John Fryer (photo Brian Hodges, design Marselle Hodges)
John Fryer is a multi-platinum selling record producer and musician. Starting in 1980 at London’s Blackwing Studios, he worked for some of the most prestigious indie labels at the time like 4AD, Mute, and Rough Trade. He has produced and worked with many influential artists for which the list is both extensive and impressive including; Cocteau Twins, Depeche Mode, Wire, NIN and Love And Rockets. John was also a long standing member of Ivo Watts-Russell’s ‘ This Mortal Coil and has had his own bands over the years including; DarkDriveClinic, Muricidae, Silver Ghost Shimmer and now Black Needle Noise.
John Fryer’s Black Needle Noise is a 50/50 partnership between Fryer and many different talented singer/songwriters, including Attasalina, Mimi Page,ZiaLand,Omniflux, Jarboe, Betsy Martin, Andrea Kerr, Ledfoot, Spectra Paris,Jennie Vee, Ana Breton, Kendra Frost, Elena Alice Fossi, Antic Clay,Andreas Elvenes, Bill Leeb, Sivert Høyem, Fakeba, Madame ur y sus Hombres, Beca, Betty X , Yvette, Chris Connelly, and Marselle Hodges.
I AM GOD
Supine to the Clouds
At the ineffable sky
Appease my solitude
I can never die
Bow down
Bow to me down to me
I can make things different or blow it all away
Bow down
Love me love me
I’m worshiped by people every day
Bow down
Bow to me down to me
You don’t believe me what happened to faith bow down
love me love me
in every form in every way…..
Supine to the clouds
At the ineffable sky
Appease my solitude I can never die
I can never die
I can never die
Bow down
Bow to me down to me
I can make things different or blow it all away
Bow down
Love me love me
I’m worshiped by people every day
Bow down
Bow to me down to me
You don’t believe me what happened to faith bow down
love me love me
in every form in every way…..bow down
Supine to the clouds
In the ineffable sky
Appease my solitude I can never die
Bow down
Bow to me down to me
I can make things different or blow it all away
Bow down
Love me love me
I’m worshiped by people every day
Bow down
Bow to me down to me
You don’t believe me what happened to faith bow down
love me love me
in every form in every way…..
I AM GOD
Lyrics by Marselle Hodges
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