The Wilhelm Scream
James Blake
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I don't know about my dreams I don't know about my dreamin anymore All that I know is I'm fallin', fallin', fallin', fallin' Might as well fall in I don't know about my love I don't know about my lovin' anymore All that I know is I'm fallin', fallin', fallin', fallin' Might as well fall in I don't know about my dreams I don't know about my dreamin anymore All that I know is I'm fallin', fallin', fallin', fallin' Fallin' I don't know about my love I don't know about my lovin' anymore All that I know is I'm lovin, fallin', lovin', lovin' Might as well love you I don't know about my love I don't know about my lovin' anymore All that I know is I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', Might as well turn in I don't know about my dreams I don't know about my dreamin' anymore All that I know is I'm fallin', fallin', fallin', fallin' Might as well fall in I don't know about my love I don't know about my lovin' anymore All that I know is I'm fallin', fallin', fallin', fallin' Might as well fall in I don't know about my dreams I don't know about my dreamin' anymore All that I know is I'm fallin', fallin', fallin', fallin' Fallin' I don't know about my love I don't know about my lovin' anymore All that I know is I'm lovin', lovin', lovin', lovin' Might as well love you I don't know about my dreams I don't know about my dreamin' anymore All that I know is I'm fallin', fallin', fallin', fallin' Might as well fall in
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Written by: James Blake Litherland
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11 facts about this song
Song History"The Wilhelm Scream" is a song by English musician James Blake from his self-titled debut album in 2011.
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Song OriginThe track is a cover of a song called "Where to Turn" by James Blake's father, James Litherland. Blake's version rewrites the lyrics and slows down the tempo.
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Recording ProcessJames Blake crafted the song using a mix of electronic music techniques and traditional instruments, which was a unique approach at that time.
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Meaning Behind the NameThe song derives its title from "Wilhelm Scream", a stock sound effect that has been used in numerous films and television series since 1951. The sound is characterized by a distinctive, agonized scream.
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ReceptionUpon its release, "The Wilhelm Scream" was praised by music critics for its emotional depth and innovative sound production.
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PerformancesThe song has been performed live in numerous James Blake concerts, often featuring extended, improvised introductions.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Wilhelm Scream", directed by Alexander Brown, features Blake singing while submerged progressively in water.
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AwardsAlthough the song did not win any awards, it was nonetheless a critical success. It helped solidify Blake's reputation as a groundbreaking artist in the electronic music genre.
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InfluenceThe Wilhelm Scream has been covered by several artists and has been used in numerous TV shows and films.
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InterpretationOften seen as a song about alienation and existential crisis, "The Wilhelm Scream" has been interpreted by listeners in a myriad of ways, hinting at its depth and emotional complexity.
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ReviewsIt was described by NPR as a minimalist masterpiece and was also acclaimed by The Guardian which described it as mesmerizingly beautiful.
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