THE REVIEWS
"The delivery sounds good, instrumentals are varied and powerful, really cool beat, very energetic tune, the sound is fresh" - Greesha (UKG MIX)
"Song is cool and the vocal well delivered" - Kane FM (UKG Mix)
'I enjoyed the melodic, vocal forward electronica/ukg feel to this one, The vocals were really strong and gave a unique r&b touch to the mix.' - Thissongissick.com (UKG Mix)
Great synths and touch of piano! I love how many genres this touches at one time. Vocals are amazing and so well balanced with the instrumentals!" - A Musician (Soul Mix)
'Thank you for sharing your music!! It's a really nice track, I love all the instruments and sonically everything works super nice!!' - Sound Sculptors (Soul Mix)
'I absolutely love the sultry and smooth soul tone of the chords! The portamento with the synths just felt incredibly vibey. And the intimate and sensual vibe of the beat and melody just create a heavenly atmosphere. Great work!' - Sound Safari Playlists (Soul Mix)
'The vibe was smooth and captivating, drew me in instantly with its soulful melodies and modern production, a really nice aura!' - Bristol Funk (Soul Mix)
'I enjoyed the drum works here, and the atmospheric allure grabbed my attention' - Stereofox (UKG Mix)
'We love the interesting way of approaching the genre' - EDMTunes (UKG Mix)
'Groove is fire on this one. Sound selection is great. Production is solid. Very nicely made. Keep up the good work' - A musician (UKG Mix)
'The song develops a cool rhythmic cadence. The drum line drives the pulse with strength. The voice line gives an organic sweetness the flows fine'. - Visual Atelier 8 (UKG Mix)
'the buildup is well done. the airy risers add a lot of color to the track. the vocalist has a powerful and fulfilling voice. love the energy from this track. well done' - A Musician (DNB Mix)
The song's vocals automatically transport us to the 90s. The way the artist manipulates the elements shows an impressive mastery of technique - Beat for Beat (UKG Mix)
'Cool original, really powerful / professional vocals' - MugaTunes (UKG Mix)
THE RELEASE
Press play to hear previews of the TrxpSoul, UKG and DNB mixes of the 'In Fire We Stand' single.
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FEATURES
'In Fire We Stand' has featured on Leigh The Flava's Gourmet Soulful Music (In2Beats FM) and Ejazz Radio, plus has featured on Lili's Relaxing Rhythms, Vibes Paradise, AfroDaPlug, as well as Roadie Music Mag's blog.
Check out the playlists below!
VIDEOGRAPHY
Accompanying the release of the single are a selection of lyric videos for those who want to read more on the lyrical content and visualise the concept of the song in real-time. Below you will find the promo video, and both lyric videos, streaming from YouTube.
UKG PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
LYRIC VISUALISERS
ABOUT THE RELEASE
THE CONCEPT
The lyrics speak to the resilience of the human spirit, suggesting a willingness to withstand hardship and adversity without giving up. Phrases like "In fire we stand" and "‘til we burn" imply a readiness to confront challenges head-on and endure through difficult times.
The song emphasises the importance of unity and solidarity, urging listeners to come together and support one another in times of trouble. Lines such as "just follow me" and "unite us as one" suggest a call for collective action and cooperation to overcome obstacles.
Despite the challenges depicted in the lyrics, there is also a message of hope and perseverance. The line "find shelter in storm" suggests a search for solace and refuge amidst chaos, while "no peace for the soul" acknowledges the struggle to find inner peace in turbulent times.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of facing the unknown with courage and determination. Lines like "we fear what's unknown" and "directions’ unknown" suggest a willingness to confront uncertainty and forge ahead despite the odds.
In our contemporary world where the political landscape is often divisive; where war, poverty, prejudice and alienation are prevalent and painful realities for so many. Where so much is at play, both implicitly and explicitly, intending to divide us; this track aims to use music to do what it does best, that is, to empower and unite.
THE MIXES
VÉLYSII SOUL MIX
The smooth, trip hop/soul mix of 'In Fire We Stand' takes a chilled, emotional and evoking approach to the message, allowing listeners to really capture the message in a calm and reflective state. Listen after hours, low light and kicked back.
NDREAD UKG MIX
The UKG mix, taking the song to new realm, has seen a structural rework of the original vocal, but keeping with the same, positive feel, with focus on the 'burn the hurt' message of the song. Vocally, this song is higher energy than the half-timed DNB vocal, bringing a funky 130bpm, quirky synth licks and thumping kicks. The UKG mix is here to get us ready for uplifting summer vibes.
NDREAD DNB MIX
At a healthy 172 BPM, the original version of 'In Fire We Stand' is the DNB mix, produced by the gifted and multitalented NDread. Originally created a few years back, this version has been sitting in the pipelines for release for quite some time.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Vélysii
Vélysii (previously known as Saffire D'Soul) is a vocalist, lyricist and producer from London, UK. Her musical expression has spanned across RnB, Soul, TripHop, UKG, DnB and House, with previous musical works being supported and played by MiSoul Radio, In2Beats FM, Cruise FM, Pulse London, All FM, Unique FM, Cardiff Radio, Unity FM, Genesis FM, Sheffield Live, Dice FM, DeJa Vu FM, Demon FM, Fire 107.6 FM, Diverse FM, Heightz Live FM, Deep FM, BBC Three Counties, and more.
She has worked collaboratively with a wide range of talented musicians including NDread, Versa, Inkarv, Menik, Jermaine Lee (Dumplin/Pypz), Kenny Hectyc, ICU Audio, Deep Heads, Mario Blax, Synkro, MTD London, FT/MaschineMan Tim, and others, as well as performing live on Deja Vu Live, BBC Three Counties and at Bedford River Festival.
After taking a break from the industry for a few years to focus on teaching music, Vélysii is back, newly rebranded, moving towards a more conscious, sensual and spiritual approach to lyricism, now on the 360º approach to her expression, taking full artist control of all works. 'In Fire We Stand' is from a collection of works coming late 2024.
MERCHANDISE
To celebrate the release and message of 'In Fire We Stand', exclusive and limited edition merchandise has been designed for the occasion. This collection included quotes from the song, designed by Vélysii.
In Fire We Stand Collection
ARTWORK
In Fire We Stand includes lyrics that empower, affirm and call the audience to reflect and act. A selection of artwork has been designed that captures the essence of the song, including a collection of lyric quotations that stand up, in power, empowering, in their own right.
A selection of this artwork can be found below.
