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By The Millions

by Society of the Silver Cross

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"By The Millions" emerged as a reflection of the uncertainty and fear that gripped us at the onset of the pandemic. Confronted with the prospect of an unknown and potentially catastrophic future, we both grappled with the overwhelming sense of isolation and abandonment. The lyrics convey our profound sense of vulnerability, as we felt like nameless shadows left to our own survival. The instrumental sections carry a lumbering quality, evoking a reluctant march of millions one by one, while amplifying the peculiar parallel of solitude amidst the collectively shared experience. As the song concludes, it felt natural to steer the tale towards a more open, uplifting ending into a place of hope.


Extended Commentary & Behind The Scenes:
Because of the magnitude of the experience for the collective, we wanted the song’s choruses to feel bigger than just the two of us. We decided to create a gang-style vocal to create the effect of many voices walking and singing in unison. To achieve this, we took advantage of the size of our live room at our studio Temple of the Trees for natural reverb and depth. We placed a single microphone at one end of the room, after each vocal take we took one step back until we reached the other side. We ended up with 48 takes of vocals.

lyrics

Lyrics:
They paint the streets with our shadows
By the millions
Believe the words and then follow
By the millions
The ego, the enlightened soul
All the things that left me cold
When we walk, we walk alone
By the millions
By the millions…when we walk alone
By the millions
Calling all the angels from above
Could you come and rescue, rescue us
Hand and hand, one by one
By the millions
Mercy, Mother mercy
From the one to the many
By the millions
By the millions…when we walk alone
By the millions

credits

released April 19, 2024
Music Credits:
All music by Society of the Silver Cross.

Joe Reineke: Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, Shahi Baaja, Swarmatron, Therevox, Folktek Drum Scape, and Sound Design.
Karyn Gold-Reineke: Vocals, Harmonium, Hammond B3 Organ, Shahi Baaja and Synthesizers.
Michael Musburger: Drums and Percussion

Engineering Credits:
Produced, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Temple of the Trees Seattle, WA by Joe Reineke and Karyn Gold-Reineke. Special thanks to assisting Engineer: Andrew Thaus

Art Credits:
Cover Design by Karyn Gold-Reineke

Copyright Info:
©℗2024 Society of the Silver Cross. All Rights Reserved.

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Society of the Silver Cross Seattle, Washington

Society of the Silver Cross is led by husband and wife duo Joe Reineke and Karyn Gold-Reineke. Their sound has been described as haunting, gothic graceland, twisted americana and even “yogic metal”. Their unique songwriting style blends lush organic instrumentation with immersive soundscapes, bombastic rhythms and chant-like vocals, drawing inspiration from the textures and tones of India. ... more

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