Award-winning experimental artist Factor Eight delivers powerful single “ALIVE,” transforming injury to inspiration within an experimental soundscape.
Brought to life during the period when the Saskatchewan-based artist suffered a huge injury, shattering his right leg while teaching dance, the explosive anthem swerves away from the signature ambient textures into aggressive rhythms, propulsive beats and thundering percussion.
With an expansive dance floor energy underpinned by layered vocals, the track is dense yet intricate as it channels his pain into passion. Encapsulating emotional vulnerability and an intent for growth in equal parts, the track brims with a message of resilience and purpose.
Speaking of the inspiration behind the track, he says, "When I was on the ground in pain and shock, I quickly processed the reality that my life was about to look different.From that moment on, my mindset shifted to how I can use this event not as a setback, but as an opportunity to grow—whether that means being stronger physically, artistically, becoming more resilient, or simply believing in who I am and what I have to offer."
Yet the foundation remains unchanged: every sound, from t to harmonies, originates solely from his voice, processed and manipulated into a dense, intricate soundscape.
An empowering, avant-garde production that transforms deeply personal inspirations into an accessible, relatable experience, “ALIVE” continues to define Factor Eight’s constantly evolving artistic journey.
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