Omg yes. Her eyes made me melt, I had to avoid eye contact so my jaw wouldn't drop. Speaking of which, my jaw dropped several times during her performance last night. ESPECIALLY during Movie Screen because she looped her voice at the beginning like she does on the album and it was so intimate and enchanting, the entire audience was standing so still like in a catatonic state, I think everyone was floating outside of their minds when listening to her. I hope she tours near your city soon!
This song is about a car wreck I believe, the lyrics are dark af All the parts of me that lived inside Are drowning in the sea of waking life They don't know their colours don't belong on the outside They don't know their colours don't belong Til they're spread across the open road Til they're spread across the asphalt on the open road Til they're streaming in the wind like cassette tape or jellyfish Long dark veins and records playing memories All the things we yell don't mean a thing When we're spinning out of darkened meadow wind When we're flying like we're Mary's angels through the shattered glass When we find that tall dark shadow waiting there with outstretched hands He has given me a dress of red and you a skin of gray We'll be twisting here for hours 'til the light will bring us day And we're spread across the open road And we're spread across the asphalt on the open road And we're streaming in the wind like cassette tape or jellyfish Long dark veins and records playing memories
I love when she messes up It brings a wonderful human quality to it. It already doesn't feel real so it brings you back for a moment to let you know Youre carried away..
I've used this video to start people on their road to being desperately in love with her music. When I want to hear this song, I usually come find this recording. Full body goosebumps everytime. 11/10
@hkim927 Tuning is Db standard from what I can tell. Chords seem to be (relative to the Db standard tuning) Em and Gmaj for the first verse and Am and Cmaj for the second verse. There are some variations, though. If you look up "Halfsleeper cover" on RUclips, there is a guy that covers this and you can see him/hear him do the correct changes.
I listened to The Grime and the Glow. It had some good songs, but felt a little rough and unfinished. I love [Apokalypsis], one of this year's best. Having said that, 'Halfsleeper' might be her best song.
@ThisPoisonTree agreed, wholeheartedly. it's depressing people who portray themselves "music lovers" who look down upon people who maybe just haven't been lucky enough to be exposed to such great things as this. not that everyone would appreciate it if given the opportunity, but that doesn't mean they should be denied that chance in the first place. judge the music if you want, not the people who may or may not enjoy it.
@MightyMartel I guess. She does seem to be gaining some momentum now. Sister Crayon's touring all over the place, too. Also, Ganglians, Death Grips, etc.. Sacramento's just hot right now.
all the parts of me that lived inside are drowning in the sea of waking life they don't know their colors don't belong on the outside they don't know their colors don't belong until they're spread across the open road til they're spread across the asphalt on the open road til they're streaming in the wind like cassette tape or jellyfish long dark veins and records playing memories
@TheVizianGroup Hahaha nice. I like how you channel a vacuous typically shallow A&R guy. Love the way you spout the obvious formula-obsessed vanilla-flavored approach to 'muzak'. Also dig the feined conviction with which you vomit your 'opinion'. So damn cute.
It's hard to decipher the lyrics, I got everything, but I'm unsure on "Until they're streaming in the wind like cursed tape or jellyfish" is anyone else hearing that? that's all I could understand... xD Anyways, excellent song! I'm pretty stoked that I found this girl, she has some great music :)
According to other videos with her head, white eyes and this gold thing on her forhead.. I thought she is coptic.. because of the greek letters I read saw on one video.
@pooscooper I actually had a feeling you were going to say she was from here. Yeah, everyone moves out there and I don't blame them. More exposure down there.
First thing i heard from her 4-5 years ago, and still the most powerfull! This must never be forgotten. Love you Chelsea
+anko85 This was my introduction some years back as well. Still so very potent.
Omg yes. Her eyes made me melt, I had to avoid eye contact so my jaw wouldn't drop. Speaking of which, my jaw dropped several times during her performance last night. ESPECIALLY during Movie Screen because she looped her voice at the beginning like she does on the album and it was so intimate and enchanting, the entire audience was standing so still like in a catatonic state, I think everyone was floating outside of their minds when listening to her. I hope she tours near your city soon!
How can 10 people dislike this? I mean, why would someone voluntarily dislike this? It's heavenly. It is pure heaven.
Maybe someone from hell then.
heard on records, heard live on stage, but this particular live version, in its simplicity, is still the most beautiful and emotional one
This song is about a car wreck I believe, the lyrics are dark af
All the parts of me that lived inside
Are drowning in the sea of waking life
They don't know their colours don't belong on the outside
They don't know their colours don't belong
Til they're spread across the open road
Til they're spread across the asphalt on the open road
Til they're streaming in the wind like cassette tape or jellyfish
Long dark veins and records playing memories
All the things we yell don't mean a thing
When we're spinning out of darkened meadow wind
When we're flying like we're Mary's angels through the shattered glass
When we find that tall dark shadow waiting there with outstretched hands
He has given me a dress of red and you a skin of gray
We'll be twisting here for hours 'til the light will bring us day
And we're spread across the open road
And we're spread across the asphalt on the open road
And we're streaming in the wind like cassette tape or jellyfish
Long dark veins and records playing memories
Ballard would be proud
dark, beautiful, sad, lonely, beautiful. chelsea gives me goosebumps
She, and this song, is perfect.
This is more than music
I can only dream of writing a song this beautiful someday
I have had this on repeat for like 30 minutes. It's so good.
Been looking for this version for years!
This makes me miss someone every time I hear it. I hope she feels the same.
I thinks this is now my favourite song by Chelsea Wolfe. Very moving!
So beautiful that I could cry...
I actually broke down to this song the other night...
the music is pretty good too :p
I love her so much, she makes me feel so comfortable with myself . What a beautiful angel from a beautiful hell.
I love when she messes up
It brings a wonderful human quality to it.
It already doesn't feel real so it brings you back for a moment to let you know Youre carried away..
So So beautiful! Bravo :) What gorgeous sounds.
Stunning! I adore Chelsea’s work and the epic drums and guitars, still, it’s gorgeous just listening to nothing but Chelsea and the guitar. 🖤
I've used this video to start people on their road to being desperately in love with her music. When I want to hear this song, I usually come find this recording. Full body goosebumps everytime. 11/10
She's truly an angel. look at those little rosy cheeks. she's precious
greatest song ever written
I can watch this over and over, beautiful.
My favorite version of this song.
I love the eerie effect of the music box notes 😌🖤
Sttuunnnninnggg!!! God, this is stellar!
This is great glad i came across this!
this lady is fucking aweeeesome. all her stuff is so hauntingly beautiful, and what a voice. so glad i stumbled across this one
so beautiful. she needs to keep going... such a talent.
Beautiful! Amazing! Bravo!
needs more veiws. beautiful
this gives me the chills
Beautiful.
Killer song!!!
I Love Her
I never thought Id hear a more haunting voice than Hope Sandoval.....until I heard Chelsea
More like an Angel who has a dark side. I talked to her tonight after her show, she's really sweet and nice, made me feel comfortable talking to her.
Perfection
This is the video that made me fall in love.
uggggggggggggh. it's beautiful.
This is the greatest video TerrorEyes has ever posted.
I knew I loved her already... but wow.
I would love love to find the tabs to this song. Perfect song to sing to.
lovelovelovelovelove
This is great
@hkim927 Tuning is Db standard from what I can tell. Chords seem to be (relative to the Db standard tuning) Em and Gmaj for the first verse and Am and Cmaj for the second verse. There are some variations, though. If you look up "Halfsleeper cover" on RUclips, there is a guy that covers this and you can see him/hear him do the correct changes.
Beautiful!! So haunting and well done!! Love!!
I listened to The Grime and the Glow. It had some good songs, but felt a little rough and unfinished. I love [Apokalypsis], one of this year's best. Having said that, 'Halfsleeper' might be her best song.
Im in love
I looked her up cause she's playing with WITTR.. Now I'm excited to see her (:
@warmsparrow1 yes sir! - I think there are some parallels and she would be a brilliant addition (for a project or some new tracks maybe)
Incrível!!
это прекрасно.
Настолько, что плачу каждый раз.
Haunting.
WOW!!!
This song brings a strange comfort, rough.
god damn that is great
BEST. EVER.
she's so pretty :o
@ThisPoisonTree agreed, wholeheartedly. it's depressing people who portray themselves "music lovers" who look down upon people who maybe just haven't been lucky enough to be exposed to such great things as this. not that everyone would appreciate it if given the opportunity, but that doesn't mean they should be denied that chance in the first place.
judge the music if you want, not the people who may or may not enjoy it.
i believe this song is halfsleeper. its also crushing. her music hurts me the same way certain elliott smith songs do
Она прекрасна
@MightyMartel She's actually from Sac. She moved to LA for some reason though.
i think im in love
lol - this is soulful yummy music and singing LOVE YOU CHELSEA!!!!!!!
Amazing song and performance. How about writing the title (Halfsleeper) in the video title though, huh?
Man, this is amazing! Does anyone know the name of the song?
Halfsleeper
@mikeSB60 Ah that's it! Cassette tape... why didn't I hear that? xD It makes so much more sense. Thank you!
Diaz has the best taste in music.
Wow
wow, shes playing with Wolves in the throne room tonight, weird combo, but im excited,
@MightyMartel I guess. She does seem to be gaining some momentum now. Sister Crayon's touring all over the place, too. Also, Ganglians, Death Grips, etc..
Sacramento's just hot right now.
Where do I buy this... now!!?!?
@Phabulouso haha, thank you! - it's hard to find a name here which isn't in use but still personal.. so i formulated a short statement :3
@kimokaker thanks guys!
all the parts of me that lived inside are drowning in the sea of waking life they don't know their colors don't belong on the outside they don't know their colors don't belong until they're spread across the open road til they're spread across the asphalt on the open road til they're streaming in the wind like cassette tape or jellyfish long dark veins and records playing memories
i fucking love her fuuuck
Black, black hair. Long black hair. Black hair and a beautiful girl.
Hey! Her voice sounds pretty good when its not reverbed to all hell.
- i want her to record something with Fleet Faxes.
@TheVizianGroup Hahaha nice. I like how you channel a vacuous typically shallow A&R guy. Love the way you spout the obvious formula-obsessed vanilla-flavored approach to 'muzak'. Also dig the feined conviction with which you vomit your 'opinion'. So damn cute.
It's hard to decipher the lyrics, I got everything, but I'm unsure on "Until they're streaming in the wind like cursed tape or jellyfish" is anyone else hearing that? that's all I could understand... xD Anyways, excellent song! I'm pretty stoked that I found this girl, she has some great music :)
It's "cassette tape" ;)
anyone know what kind of mic that is?
@mrbelmont2000 what makes you think she is an actual demon in human form?
@danblaze83 Well said. Very well said.
@TheDirrrtybird47 could be an audix..
Its called Halfsleeping
what the name of this songg?
..and here I was.
I could have seen her live, missed it...poop!
According to other videos with her head, white eyes and this gold thing on her forhead.. I thought she is coptic.. because of the greek letters I read saw on one video.
the lyrics on this track are so brutal --
not sure what the car wreck she sings about is a metaphor for -- dunno if i really want to find out, either.
How all the bullshit-drama in life suddenly doesn't matter when you're about to die
yeah, but she said it's about dying in a car accident with the person you love as well. Pretty morbid.
hilarious!
what song?
I bet a fire marshal would give her a ticket for that cluster fuck of electronics plugged in there.
How?
@pooscooper She came to Sac? No one comes here D:
@pooscooper I actually had a feeling you were going to say she was from here. Yeah, everyone moves out there and I don't blame them. More exposure down there.
Why does she play shows with ceremony? I don't get it.