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Forget

by Theo Bard

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With a thunderous opening, new single ‘Forget’ is a haunting exploration of lost love that demonstrates Bard’s artistic prowess. Eerie synths and melancholic lyrics portray a sentiment that seethes with sincerity. Though distorted vocals are often devoid of expression, Bard injects them with the depth of emotion you’d expect from a song that laments the realisation that an ex has well and truly moved on. The processed effects only work to heighten the track’s unnerving atmosphere and perfectly complement the experimental instrumental. The sonic space that would typically be occupied by traditional snares and drums is filled with inventive alternatives (sampled from ice and snow), making Bard’s creative intention clear as every element of ‘Forget’ strives to standout.

Elaborating on his new release, he explains, “‘Forget’ is a dark, raw confessional about a traumatic experience. I was still in love with my ex-girlfriend when a big group of our friends were going away on holiday together. I wanted to be part of it. She was going to be there with her new man, but I didn't want to miss out and anyway, there were lots of other people I could hang out with. I could give them a wide berth and it would be fine, right? One night I woke to the unmistakable sound of their voices coming through the wall. I tried to cover my ears, wanting more than anything to 'unhear' the sound, but it was too late. Completely upset and spun out, I left the next morning, returning to London as fast as I could. All I wanted was to forget what I'd heard and what it meant. At the time, I was pushing my music in the direction of a new sound, telling people my new music was 'melancholic electronic' and I realised how perfect the story was for the new vibe. Once I had the concept of the song in my head it came out so easily.”

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Last Night I heard you
Make love to someone new
In the next-door room

But still I love you
Hate the thought of you
Loving someone new

And I wanna forget
And I wanna forget
And I wanna forget
What I heard last night
And I wanna forget
And I wanna forget

Fingers in my ears
Head under the pillow yes
It will echo for years

The memory of your voice
A symbol of your choice
That I could not rejoice

And I wanna forget
And I wanna forget
And I wanna forget
What I heard last night
And I wanna forget
And I wanna forget

And I've lost you and I'm leaving
Never love again always grieving
And the sound that I can't stop hearing
You know it wakes me when I'm sleeping

And I've lost you and I'm leaving
Never love again always grieving
And the sound that I can't stop hearing
You know it wakes me when I'm sleeping

And I've lost you and I'm leaving
Never love again always grieving
And the sound that I can't stop hearing
You know it wakes me when I'm sleeping

And I've lost you and I'm leaving
Never love again always grieving
And the sound that I can't stop hearing
You know it wakes me when I'm sleeping

And I wanna forget
And I wanna forget
And I wanna forget
What I heard last night
And I wanna forget
And I wanna forget

And I wanna forget
And I wanna forget
And I wanna forget
What I heard last night
And I wanna forget
And I wanna forget

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released July 5, 2019

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Theo Bard London, UK

Theo Bard is a musician who has grown from acoustic roots into an accomplished interpreter of his experience into universal themes.

His emphasis is on creating with as few sonic elements as possible, so that every part of the music carries weight.

There is a devotion to poetry behind this music; a desire to dig deeper and find the matching words to express any emotion. ... more

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