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When Was The Last Time [MINI EP]

by Annika Jayne

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When Was The Last Time (Pop-Rock Version) 03:27
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When Was The Last Time When was the last time you had a record on repeat? When was the last time you opened a book to read? When was the last time you took care of your dreams? When was the last time you just closed your eyes and breathed? When was the last time you wrote a letter to a friend? When was the last time you did something unplanned? When was the last time you didn't stare at a screen? When was the last time you broke out of your routine? Sometimes I just need to slow down Knowing it's okay While the whole world always screams and shouts Trying to lure me away When was the last time you learnt a song by heart? When was the last time you relaxed in a park? When was the last time you didn't crave something new? When was the last time you were just happy being you? Sometimes I just need to slow down Knowing it's okay While the whole world always screams and shouts Trying to lure me away I just sit here and press pause I'm silencing the noise And listen to the beat of my own heart And feel myself again at last Sometimes I just need to slow down Knowing it's okay While the whole world always screams and shouts Trying to lure me away
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When Was The Last Time (Chamberfolk Version) 03:18
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When Was The Last Time When was the last time you had a record on repeat? When was the last time you opened a book to read? When was the last time you took care of your dreams? When was the last time you just closed your eyes and breathed? When was the last time you wrote a letter to a friend? When was the last time you did something unplanned? When was the last time you didn't stare at a screen? When was the last time you broke out of your routine? Sometimes I just need to slow down Knowing it's okay While the whole world always screams and shouts Trying to lure me away When was the last time you learnt a song by heart? When was the last time you relaxed in a park? When was the last time you didn't crave something new? When was the last time you were just happy being you? Sometimes I just need to slow down Knowing it's okay While the whole world always screams and shouts Trying to lure me away I just sit here and press pause I'm silencing the noise And listen to the beat of my own heart And feel myself again at last Sometimes I just need to slow down Knowing it's okay While the whole world always screams and shouts Trying to lure me away
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When Was The Last Time (Unplugged Version) 03:15
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When Was The Last Time When was the last time you had a record on repeat? When was the last time you opened a book to read? When was the last time you took care of your dreams? When was the last time you just closed your eyes and breathed? When was the last time you wrote a letter to a friend? When was the last time you did something unplanned? When was the last time you didn't stare at a screen? When was the last time you broke out of your routine? Sometimes I just need to slow down Knowing it's okay While the whole world always screams and shouts Trying to lure me away When was the last time you learnt a song by heart? When was the last time you relaxed in a park? When was the last time you didn't crave something new? When was the last time you were just happy being you? Sometimes I just need to slow down Knowing it's okay While the whole world always screams and shouts Trying to lure me away I just sit here and press pause I'm silencing the noise And listen to the beat of my own heart And feel myself again at last Sometimes I just need to slow down Knowing it's okay While the whole world always screams and shouts Trying to lure me away
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Story Behind When Was The Last Time 03:07
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When Was The Last Time is a song I wrote in the summer of 2020 when everything had started to become quite overwhelming – not just because of the pandemic but also because in 2019 I had sort of re-started my journey as an indie artist after having been on hiatus for two years and when I came back, I was so fortunate to find the most wonderful community of other musicians along the way! I have met amazing indie artists on this journey and the vast majority of them are really kind and supportive and also extremely talented! I started to discover new music every day and loved every minute of it! There was a whole new realm of music just waiting for me to be listened to! And yet, with listening to new music constantly and trying to catch up on every new release, playlist, video, radio show, and other stuff I felt a bit overloaded, and at times I thought my head was going to explode, even if everything was just fantastic. So, after a while, I began asking myself when WAS the last time I deliberately listened to a record? I also thought of my teenage years when I bought records and CDs and had them on repeat and really got familiar with them before I moved on to new music. So that memory sparked the first line of the song. I then wondered when I had last done other things that really matter to me, like reading a book, writing a letter to a friend, just being still for a moment, learning a song by heart...and I realized that while neglecting all of these things, I had stopped feeling myself. I felt burnt out and needed a break. And as wonderful as the indie community is, social media can be distracting and you need to find time for yourself sometimes. All of these emotions found their way into the song. That being said – I haven't lost my passion for discovering new music whatsoever! I just need to take a break from time to time knowing it's ok when I get to it a bit later so I don't burn out. I am so happy to present three versions of the song on this Mini EP. First, there is the pop-rock version which was arranged and produced by my friend Nathan Peter Illes and honestly, it makes me feel like a rockstar! It is very different from what I have released before but I really like it and I hope you do, too. However I can't really forget my folksy – or rather chamberfolksy roots – so I decided to also release a chamberfolk version of the same song and I am so grateful that my friend Alison Reynolds wrote such a beautiful cello arrangement for this one and recorded it. Both versions are very different from one another and I couldn't say which one I like better. And just for the fun of it really I also recorded an unplugged version of the song. I think it is interesting as you can compare the raw version to the produced versions and see how the song took shape.

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When Was The Last Time is a song I wrote in the summer of 2020
when everything started to become quite overwhelming and I needed a break, especially from social media and trying to catch up with everything. I had spent so much time there I began wondering when I had last done something that really mattered to me like really listening to some music, writing a letter to a friend, or even just being still for a moment and breathe.

On this Mini EP, you'll hear the song in three versions which are all very different from one another. It's also the kick-off and foretaste of two albums I am currently working on, Letter To A Friend and Fairies In Disguise.

The pop-rock version was arranged by Nathan Illes and I love how much work he put into it! Not only did Nathan arrange this, but he also plays all the instruments on the track and sings the harmonies. It really brings the song to life! It's quite a bit different from my other arrangements, but I really love trying out new styles, too. I hope you love this version as much as I do!

However, I can't really forget my folksy roots. So I decided to also record a chamberfolk version. I'm so grateful that Alison Reynolds wrote and recorded such a beautiful cello arrangement for it which really makes the song stand out. The song also features Nathan Peter Illes on upright bass, and Larry Salzman on percussion.

Last but not least there is the unplugged version which I recorded using just one mic only available on Bandcamp.

And if you would like to hear me talk about the song you can if you listen to the last track Story Behind When Was The Last Time, only here on Bandcamp.

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released September 10, 2021

Music & Lyrics: Annika Elting

Pop-Rock Version
Vocals: Annika Jayne
All instruments and harmonies: Nathan Illes
Arrangement, Mixing & Mastering: Nathan Illes

Chamberfolk Version
Acoustic Guitar & Vocals: Annika Jayne
Cello: Alison Reynolds
Upright Bass: Nathan Illes
Percussion: Larry Salzman
Mixing & Mastering: Nathan Illes

Unplugged Version
Acoustic Guitar & Vocals: Annika Jayne
Mixing & Mastering: Nathan Illes

The cover art of the pop-rock version shows a reddish/orange vinyl record in a close-up.

The cover art of the chamberfolk version shows a black vinyl record in a close-up.

The cover art of the unplugged version shows also a black vinyl record in a close-up but with a different light.

The cover art of the Story Behind The Song shows a vinyl record sleeve while someone is pulling out the record. Only the hands of that person are shown.

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Annika Jayne Heidelberg, Germany

Heartfelt, authentic songs in three languages.
Stories taken from real life with a touch of romance. Quiet sounds that make waves. Melodies that touch your heart. These are the keys to Annika Jayne's music.

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