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 Title: Walk AloneGenre: Synthpop, DanceLength: 3:24Format:CD single, Digital DownloadRecorded: September 2nd - October 4th 2012Release Date: October 19th, 2012Label: N/AWritten: September 1stWriter(s): Pixie LoveProducer: Gia Rose-Hilton, Rico Love, Pixie Love|Background|Pixie may already be a hit in her home country of Finland, but can she cross over to the U.S airwaves? Even though this is her first single to debut in the the U.S, Pixie is no stranger to being unknown or starting from the bottom to work her way to the top. This is essentially what she'll have to do now if she wants to become a hit all over again. Not only was she dropped from her first label after promoting her first album Love Is Real, due to unknown reasons, but she was recently denied to be signed by Liberation/Nomad Records. It was like she couldn't catch a break but she didn't complain at all. Instead, she quickly went to working on new material in the hopes she would get signed to another label and try to regain her spotlight she once had. The debut single, Walk Alone, was recorded in early September and released on October 14th, 2012.
The track features some of the sound that will be heard on her album as well as the concept of it. As the first single from her brand new album, Imagine, it has a lot to be accountable for. It will serve as the platform for which the album stands on. Pixie currently is not signed to any label but she was recently discovered locally by super producer and label owner Gia Rose-Hilton. She was rumored to be scouting out new talent for husband Scott Rose-Hilton and came across the Finnish singer. Gia did not sign her but instead helped her to record her first few tracks for her album. After recording the song over the span of over a month, Pixie decided to release it as her first American debut single. Pixie is also going to perform the single and a few other tracks from her past album on a small promo tour so she can get her name out into the industry. When she returns, the singer will release a second single, hoping to get signed by a label in the near future.|Song Description|"Walk Alone" was written solely by Pixie Love and produced by Gia Rose-Hilton, Rico Love, and Pixie. "Walk Alone" features a very distinct rhythmic electronic beat primarily consisting of an electronic keyboard, synths and a short drum beat. Starting off with the strong and sexy vocals of Pixie while singing, "Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)", you can hear what appears to be whispers that are being repeated quickly and almost incoherently. The echo of the last word, "alone", is said in a crescendo as the pitch gets higher and higher, moving into an almost falsetto like voice. As it goes into the chorus, there's a build up of what sounds like suspense. The drum pattern can be heard faintly as it goes into the first verse of the song where it goes into the electronic keyboards and synths. She sings in a soft and delicate voice, each phrase in between said in a sexy whisper, until she sings the part of the song, "They will dwell on the past, You’ll never live/Always taking away, they never give", shifting into the turning point in the song where Pixie's hard hitting vocals reveal themselves, keeping a certain lightness to them as well. Nearing the end of the first verse, the drum beat comes back into play as she sings the breakdown between the verse and chorus.
The pounding bass of the song really shines during the hook. A short instrumental plays as she gets ready to sing the second verse of the single. Pixie returns to her delicate voice, almost sounding a little innocent but with a smirk on her face. She doesn't hold back either, holding up to the consistency of the first half of the song. Advancing to the Bridge of the song, it slows down with distorted drum beats as Pixie sings with such a fierceness in her voice that it really takes the breath away of the listener. She holds the last note in "backstabbin" and then continues on singing the chorus as the song reaches it's final climax. After the sudden rush of drum beats and synths, the song ends with Pixie saying the last line with an echo to it which closes the song out.|Pixie's Comments|Quote:"The song represents independence. It's all about being able to stand on your own two feet or fly in the sky with your wings and doing the unthinkable, the impossible. It's about shutting the mouths of every person that said you wouldn't make it and it's about knowing yourself inside and out. It's a very positive song, it's everything that I believe it. I believe in this song even if nobody else does. I've struggled to get to this point so I have a lot to be thankful for. This song is a part of my testimony. I'm making a statement with this song and I'm going to do this and achieve all that I want to achieve regardless of anyone's thoughts or opinions." |Song Review| "Finland should be proud of Pixie! She's what music is all about.""It's not often that a new artist comes and stands out to the world. It's very rare to hear something different on the radio that isn't like the others. Once every so often, an artist will come along and make a statement. That statement should sound like this: 'I am a new artist and I'm nothing like the rest of perfectly manufactured singers you hear today. I'm going to make music that will define music and what it's all about just with 3-5 minutes of music.' Pixie Love is becoming more and more like that artist today. What makes Walk Alone stand out? It could be her unique voice. It could be her unique look. It's most likely going to be her unique sound. It makes you want to rip apart your brain and try to search of another song that sounds the same today but you can't find one because there isn't one. Pixie is slowly but surely becoming one of those unique and rare artists who we've longed for since the early days of Madonna. I'm not saying she is Madonna or will ever be Madonna but with a few right moves she could very well be her own generation's version of Madonna. Now this may sound like a lot of weight and hype on her shoulders but when you find something good, you hold on to it. I would not be surprised if she were to become music's next big thing.
Walk Alone is nothing short of amazing. It's catchy beat and chorus catches the attention of any listener and if it doesn't, I'm going to believe that you're deaf. Her Finnish roots shine bright as she sings but in a good way, a very good way. The sexy accent she carries adds more to her character. The story of the song is relateable and it's got the makings of an anthem all at the same time. It makes you wonder; who screwed this girl over and why does she sound so angry yet sexy? Then again, who cares?! She made this single so maybe she needs to continue to get screwed and belt out hits like this. It's been a while since we've seen an artist try to transition away from typical music like Lady GaGa. I just hope and pray that she stays true to herself, doesn't try to be too different while being different and doesn't ultimately disappoint us. Even when she was denied to be signed, kicked off her own label, and forced to start all over from scratch again with her career, she did it the right way. Finland should be proud of Pixie! She's what music is all about."
|Lyrics|Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone
[Chorus]
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
All the ones you love, They’ll turn on you, they’ll do you wrong
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
Don’t need no one, we’re always strong, We’ll walk alone
[Verse 1]
They’ll tear you down, rip you to shreds
(You must prepare)
Always talking about, what you have did
(It’s never fair)
They will dwell on the past, You’ll never live
Always taking away, they never give
But hold on, hold on
I’m building an army today
Yes hold on, ho-o-old on
Take out your heels and walk this way
We stand proud and tall
We’re always loud even when we fall
Nobody’s gonna have our backs like we do
Always Halloween with voodoo
You think I have a crowd, baby you ain’t seen nothing
Hating ain’t allowed, so stand out of my way, because
[Chorus]
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
All the ones you love, They’ll turn on you, they’ll do you wrong
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
Don’t need no one, we’re always strong, We’ll walk alone
Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone
[Verse 2]
No time to play, this is my life
(You won’t forget)
When I started out, reaching my height
(My goal is set)
I’ve had enough, nothing is promised
Gotta go all in before it is missed
(Before it's missed)
But hold on, hold on
I’m building an army today
Yes hold on, ho-o-old on
Take out your heels and walk this way
We stand proud and tall
We’re always loud even when we fall
Nobody’s gonna have our backs like we do
Always Halloween with voodoo
You think I have a crowd, baby you ain’t seen nothing
Hating ain’t allowed, so stand out of my way, because
[Chorus]
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
All the ones you love, They’ll turn on you, they’ll do you wrong
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
Don’t need no one, we’re always strong, We’ll walk alone
Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone
[Bridge]
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
All the ones you love, They’ll turn on you, they’ll do you wrong
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
They’ll do you wrong
I’m your best friend (But I’m backstabbin)
[Chorus]
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
All the ones you love, They’ll turn on you, they’ll do you wrong
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
Don’t need no one, we’re always strong, We’ll walk alone
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone (I walk alone)
All the ones you love, They’ll turn on you, they’ll do you wrong (They’ll do you wrong)
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone (I walk alone)
Don’t need no one, we’re always strong, We’ll walk alone (We’ll walk alone)
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
I walk alone
We walk alone
Sounds Similar To/Can Be Compared To: AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE FOR DOWNLOAD OCTOBER 19th!Edited by user 17 October 2012 10:05:11(UTC)
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