Tell Me How To Live

Album: In a Tidal Wave Of Mystery (2013)
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  • Sebu Simonian of Capital Cities singles this out as one of his favorites from the duo's debut album. In our 2014 interview, he told us about the song:

    "That one incorporates the oud, which is an ancient Armenian stringed instrument; kind of like an ancient guitar. It has a little bit of a guitar vibe, with this strong Hip-Hop feeling to it.

    I think we were able to do something clever with that: it's got electronic sounds mixed with the very ancient Armenian stringed instrument. I think it's special and new, so I like that track a lot."

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