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CHAPTER II

The Amoeba

sung by ethan fein

Song Stories

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In this series of Song Stories we’re taking you behind the scenes of each song.

Chapter II – A Brand New Universe is the second EP from our album Old Bones Odyssey

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The Amoeba

Lyrics

The Amoeba

“Alone, alone in the brand new universe.”

-Lyrics/Ellen Kaye

Ethan Fein – Lead Vocal
Ethan Fein – Guitar
Andrew Drelles – Clarinet
Koa Ho – Upright Bass
Zach Mullings – Drums

(c) 2022 All rights reserved  

Alone, alone in the brand new universe
A minute ago I was nothing
Now here I am
It’s supposed to be the first day
of the 
rest of my life
But it’s the first day of the universe
And nobody gives a damn about me

It’s me
It’s all about me
This is my story
This is my life
Though it sounds like I’m complaining
Everything I say is true

It’s you
What’s duh matta witch you?
Why don’t you get what I’m telling you?
For God’s sake I’m dying here

I’m the star
I’m the galaxy
I’m the whole universe
I’m the reason why you all are here
Alone in the primordial swamp 
It’s me
It’s all about me
I refuse to divide
They say it’s my destiny
But I will remain 
One cell 
Or die

 

© 2022 Ellen C Kaye and Ethan Fein. All rights reserved.
Ellen C Kaye – Lyrics
Ethan Fein –Music Recorded/Mixed/Mastered by Bill Moss
Ellen C Kaye, Ethan Fein, Bill Moss, Alan Joseph–Producers
Outlier Inn Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York
A Repair With Gold Production LLC SM
Copyright (c) 2023

The Story

The Amoeba

““When Ethan and I finished writing this tune I knew I had to hear him sing it. And when he did, I said we’ve got to record you doing this. I just love the way he does it. I can see that little badass amoeba come to life every time. Friggin’ hilarious. He kills it.”
-Ellen Kaye

Click here  for “The Amoeba” backstory.

 

In The Studio

Ethan Recording "The Amoeba"
Outlier Inn Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Ellen Kaye.
Ethan
Outlier Inn Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Andy Drelles Recording
Outlier Inn Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Ellen Kaye.
Koa Ho
Outlier Inn Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Zach Mullings
Outlier Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Bill Moss
Master Recording Engineer @ Outlier Inn Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
In The Studio
Outlier Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photos by Sally Sosler Photography. Collage by Erin Freeman.
Andy Drelles
Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Koa Ho
Outlier Inn Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Ethan Recording
Outlier Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Ellen Kaye.
Zach Mullings
Outlier Inn Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Koa Ho & Zach Mullings
Outlier Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Ethan's Guitar
Outlier Inn Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Ellen Kaye
Outlier Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Bill Moss
Outlier Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Bill Moss & Ethan Fein
Outlier Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Ellen or Alan.
Andy Drelles Making Notes
Rehearsing upstate, New York. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Alan Joseph
Outlier Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Bill Moss
Outlier Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Andrew Drelles
Rehearsing upstate. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Ellen & Ethan
Outlier Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Alan & Ellen
Outlier Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Ethan & Bill Recording
Outlier Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York. Photo by Ellen Kaye.
Andy Drelles Making Notes
Rehearsing upstate, New York. Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
Andy's Woodwinds
Photo by Sally Sosler Photography.
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Outlier Inn Recording Studio, Woodridge, New York.
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Singer/songwriter, producer, podcast maker, mom, born and bred in NYC. Night Club singer at heart.