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Let's Fly to Mars

from Sp​á​konufell by Mel·lif·lu·ous

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Crafted in the icy confines of an old fish factory "Fly to Mars" features a collaboration with visual artist Linda Saul. Linda’s work focuses on landscape in its varieties – urban, rural, coastal and sometimes wild.

Artwork in the video were Linda’s sketches of the landscape of Skagaströnd + Violin parts by Beatrix McKenzie

“Fly to Mars” is a song about creating those little snippets of experiences that, when collected together, don’t make sense or even go together, but they are what make us whole.

The inspiration for the video came from Linda’s sketches of the landscape of Skagaströnd. When I saw them, I knew I liked them but didn’t know exactly what to do with them. I photographed the sketches and added them all to Premiere, and it all just came together as an animated background.

I like that idea of putting together random things, and somehow, in the end, it all makes sense. The dancers don’t make sense, and they are from different genres. Still, together, they represent a life that we imagine and create for ourselves — a life that doesn’t fit together perfectly but is somehow beautiful and in sync in its awkward way.

Special thanks to NES Artist Residency (neslist.is) for their generous support in providing access to their captivating town of Skagaströnd in Iceland and its inspiring creative spaces.

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lyrics

Fleeting it seems that in between
One blink and the next time stops

We are a moving book we wander
feel we listen and we look

From time time we’ll see the stars From time to time we'll fly to mars
we'll move around the galaxy questioning our sanity
From time to time we’ll disappear adding moments to our years
The time is right

Coiled and on hold our memories
and all it contains will unfold someday

The time is right

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from Sp​á​konufell, track released October 10, 2023
MUSIC: Lara Kroeker (AKA Mel·lif·lu·ous)
LYRICS: Lara Kroeker (AKA Mel·lif·lu·ous)
VIOLIN: Beatrix Badanic
PRODUCER: Lara Kroeker (AKA mel-lif-lu-ous.com)
CO-PRODUCER Loc Dao
MASTERING: Loc Dao

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Mel·lif·lu·ous Vancouver, British Columbia

An artist who defies convention, fusing classical, pop, and electronic influences. With her voice and violin as her primary instruments, she takes listeners on a journey through soundscapes that stir the soul. Her musical evolution has been a rich tapestry, from touring across North America with indie groups to sharing stages with luminaries like K-OS and Odetta. ... more

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