Sometimes a song begins with a plan. Sometimes it begins with an unexpected connection.
“Seized The Day” began with an instrumental I had just finished. After commenting on a song on SoundCloud, I got in touch with Steven Patrick from Georgia, USA, of the Steven Timothy Patrick Band.
How the collaboration began
I had just finished an instrumental and wondered whether Steven might be interested in turning it into a collaboration. I asked him if he would contribute lyrics and vocals.
Steven wrote the lyrics and contributed his vocals, and I incorporated them into the final production. What started with a simple SoundCloud connection became a finished Z CAR M collaboration.
Creating the sound
The recording was finalized on 5 November 2024 in the Philippines.
The instrumental grew out of my usual way of working — experimenting with different sounds until something suddenly gives me an idea for a song. For this track, I used sounds including Underground Reservoir Tank, Crypt Bass, Tension and Metallic Bell Atmosphere.
I have always loved mysterious sounds, and that atmosphere is an important part of “Seized The Day.”
From an instrumental to a collaboration
I had just finished an instrumental and asked Steven if he would be interested in contributing his vocals and lyrics. He agreed, wrote the lyrics and recorded his vocals, which I then incorporated into the final production.
What began as a simple connection through SoundCloud became a collaboration between two musicians from different places.
What I like about “Seized The Day”
I have always loved mysterious sounds, and that is something I hear in this track. But what I like most about “Seized The Day” today is the combination of my music with Steven’s vocals.
The song is also part of my 11th Z CAR M album, simply called “Album 11”.
Recorded in the Philippines
The recording was finalized on 5 November 2024 in the Philippines. The track grew from my usual way of working: experimenting with different sounds until an idea begins to take shape.
For “Seized The Day”, I worked with sounds including Underground Reservoir Tank, Crypt Bass, Tension and Metallic Bell Atmosphere. These sounds helped create the mysterious atmosphere that I enjoy so much in the track.
Listen to “Seized The Day”
“Seized The Day” is available as part of the 11th Z CAR M album.
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The artist behind the “Seized The Day” collaboration
🌐 Official Website: The Steven Patrick Timothy Band
🎵 SoundCloud: HERE
🎧 Spotify: HERE