Multi-instrumentalist Ty Segall has shared a collaborative single with Wand frontman Cory Hanson, titled “She’s A Beam”. The Fuzz founder and Hanson also included a B-side, dubbed “Milk Bird Flyer”, that is unavailable to stream without purchase.
This isn’t the first time the two musicians have worked together, as Hanson is a member of Segall’s backing band, The Muggers. Additionally, Wand is signed to Segall’s GOD? Records label, who released the band’s Laughing Matter album last year.
“She’s A Beam” opens with a floating psychedelic feel that one might find on Revolver, as Segall’s vocals are put through some kind of psilocybin-drenched tube. The two musicians go back and forth, trading delicate guitar melodies as Segall repeats “She is a beam.” After a couple minutes it sounds like the song will just drone on in this state of psychedelic bliss (and there’s nothing wrong with that), but then around 2:15 minutes in the song takes a dramatic turn. The guitars shift to the back as a stop-start drum takes over the rhythm and the strings play catch up. Whatever acid daydream Segall and Hanson were having has now become a fevered terror as the song begins to embody the chaotic cross-genre pollination that Segall has perfected by blending punk, stoner metal, and whatever else he can fit in his musical pot.
Listen to Ty Segall and Cory Hanson collaborate on “She’s A Beam”.
Ty Segall, Cory Hanson — “She’s A Beam”
These two songs were recently rediscovered after being recorded over five years ago. All proceeds from the first week of sales will go directly to Black Lives Matter. Visit Segall’s website for information on new releases and any announcements.
[H/T Consequence of Sound]