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Belle Laide

by Split Aura

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Belle Laide, is a Bandcamp exclusive release, and will not be released on other streaming platforms for at least two weeks after it has been released on Bandcamp.

Belle Laide is a song about beauty and ugliness being two parts of the same whole. Aesthetics, life, flavors colors, musical consonance and dissonance; they all need to dance together, with each taking turns leading in order for there to be true beauty. This song is about being attracted to things that are Belle Laide, and with this song we are trying to embody these ideas in the music.

This song was a labor of love and a true band collaboration. Being a band of individuals with opposite personalities and temperaments, our very existence requires a mixing of incompatible elements. The harmonies range from sweet, simple and pretty, to harsh cluster chords orchestrated for 3 guitars. The lyrics reference optical illusions, ("lilac chaser") , deep romantic love, the art of poetry, and the term "Belle Laide" itself.

Split Aura feels like we accomplished something with this piece as we mature into a more personal musical style. We hope you enjoy it, and that you tell other members of the Bandcamp community about Split Aura.

lyrics

BELLE LAIDE

A rare and brilliant gem the world has overlooked
A ripped up worn out cover on a terrific book
On faded page every perfect verse
No girl looks better no, no other girl looks worse

A cover girl uncovered Is just alright with me
A misfit in the meadow chasing lilacs to the sea
I track her destinations on a map of many pins
She speaks in secret sonnets ugliness or beauty can never win

The French have a saying
You speak it out loud
Belle is the Beauty
And Laide is the shroud
Belle Laide
Belle Laide
Belle Laide
Belle Laide

I track her destinations on a map of many pins
She speaks in secret sonnets ugliness or beauty can never win

The French have a saying
You speak it out loud
Belle is the Beauty
And Laide is the shroud

credits

released March 31, 2023
Music: Robert Fanelli
Lyrics: Robert Fanelli and Sean Barry
Drums: Derek Ayres
Guitars, Keyboard, Bass and Vocals: Robert Fanelli

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Split Aura Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Split Aura is from Philadelphia, PA.
Their music is trying to be emotional, meaningful, and musical. The basslines and simple grooves being the main driver, while the guitars shimmer and dance on top. Robert Fanelli writes the music. Robert and Sean Barry (he refuses to be photographed) write the lyrics together. Derek Ayres plays the drums and Robert handles the guitar, bass, and vocal duties. ... more

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