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Afterlife (Radio Edit)

by Fluid Japan

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WATCH THE OFFICIAL “AFTERLIFE” VIDEO:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSomvojiT8k

DANCE MEDITATION INTO THIS WORLD – AND THE NEXT?

Built around a driving bass line that would feel at home on a Duran Duran or Peter Murphy album, “Afterlife” shimmers with layered, harmonized vocals and lush synthesizers. Boasting a modernized but deeply authentic 80’s sound, lyrically “Afterlife” explores the electric highs, shattering lows, and profound longing of living in a foreign land.

This is a new, ambitious recording of “Afterlife”. The original recording was released on the Global Vision indie compilation “For My Urban Life” and sold several thousand copies in the underground Tokyo music scene.

“Afterlife” was mastered by Paul Gomersall, recording engineer for Trevor Horn’s renowned label ZTT, engineer for Howard Jones’ U.S. #1 single “No One Is to Blame”, and recording engineer for artists that include Kate Bush, Genesis, Echo & the Bunnymen, Propaganda, Chapterhouse, and Prefab Sprout.

CRITICAL PRAISE FOR “AFTERLIFE”:

“Fluid Japan’s “Afterlife” is super hot. Fluid (indeed) dronetrancefunk of a high order. Like hearing prime Simple Minds back when [bassist] Derek Forbes was leading them by the nose.” – POST-PUNK MONK, music reviewer.

postpunkmonk.com/2023/03/10/fluid-japan-populate-an-elegant-afterlife-with-their-art-rock-chops/

"100% love this! “Afterlife” sounds stunning! Tinges of very early Simple Minds; this is quality. Have a listen!" – ELECTRONIC CAFÉ, YouTube channel for the lovers of electronic music

www.youtube.com/@electroniccafemusic

"Epic 80s synth pop." – JULIAN COLEBECK, keyboardist for Steve Hackett (Genesis) and Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (Yes), partner with Alan Parsons in the "Alan Parsons' The Art & Science of Sound Recording", author of Keyfax book series, writer for Sound on Sound, Music Technology, Keyboard Player, Keyboard, Music Week, and Electronic Musician magazines

“Fluid Japan’s “Afterlife” is a great song; deep in sound and meditative.” – SATOMI HAYASHI, radio personality, Feather Clouds radio program on Tokyo FM 83.6 Urayasu

“Among the stand-outs are the electronic explorations of [Fluid Japan’s] “Afterlife” – TOKYO CLASSIFIED / METROPOLIS magazine review of “For My Urban Life” compilation CD

“Afterlife. One of my favorite songs ever; shivers down the spine.” – JAN LINTON, recording artist who has collaborated and recorded with Thomas Dolby/Thompson Twins/David Bowie bassist Matthew Seligman, regular Brian Eno guitarist Leo Abrahams, and Porcupine Tree/Japan keyboardist Richard Barbieri.

“I FUCKING love this! It's like if Peter Murphy and Depeche Mode made a baby.” – STEPH, Fluid Japan fan

CRITICAL PRAISE FOR FLUID JAPAN

“Fluid Japan’s songs are very cinematic and cool. It’s my kind of music – experimental – always where the good stuff comes from. I look forward to hearing more new songs from them.” – PAUL GOMERSALL, RECORDING ENGINEER. Recording engineer for Trevor Horn’s renowned label ZTT. Engineer for Howard Jones’ U.S. #1 single “No One Is to Blame”, Kate Bush’s “The Sensual World”, and Echo & the Bunnymen.

PLEASE VISIT US AT OUR WEBSITE FOR FLUID JAPAN NEWS AND UPDATES:

fluidjapan.net/news

PLEASE VISIT THE FLUID JAPAN YOUTUBE CHANNEL:

www.youtube.com/@fluidjapan

lyrics

Afterlife
Afterlife

Endorphin, flowing to the sea.
Endorphin, flowing to the sea.
And never a timely moment, oh not for me.

Endorphin, flowing to the sea.
Endorphin, flowing to the sea.
Endless moments.
Shocking light.
Shining into the night.
Bones of granite hold me.

Oh, afterlife.
Afterlife.
Disbelieve.
Afterlife.
Oh, afterlife.
Afterlife.
Disbelieve.
Afterlife/Disbelieve.

Choking on cortex vapors held in your gaze.
Choking on.
Moving terminals, through busses into the rage.
Simply shorting out.
Shorting out.
Simply shorting down.
Shorting down.
Simply rocket in your eyes.
In your eyes.
Simply burning outside to the air.
Pulling ashes from the oxygen.
Burning light that holds your mind.
Static shocks caught in the grind.

Never again.
Never again.
To the sea.
Never again.
Dark water. Flowing into me.
Flowing into me.

credits

released March 10, 2023
Written By: Todd Lewis, Walt Wistrand, Heather Heimbuch / Lyrics: Todd Lewis

• Todd Lewis – Vocals, synthesizer, shriekbass guitar, drum programming
• Walt Wistrand – Bass guitar, guitar, synthesizer, drum programming
• Heather Heimbuch – Vocals

Production & Mixing: Walt Wistrand & Todd Lewis
Mastered by: Paul Gomersall
Cover Art Design & Photography: Walt Wistrand

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Fluid Japan specialize in a fluid mix of alternative and electronic styles. Their music is sophisticated and atmospheric with heavy retro synths and layers of shimmering vocal harmonies. Active in the flourishing indie 90s Tokyo music scene, Fluid Japan is now based in America. The imagery behind their songs is fueled by the urban landscape of Tokyo that inspired Blade Runner and Neuromancer. ... more

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