David Cloyd Turns Indie Longing into Emotional Currents on Cage of Water [Remixes] EP
Cage of Water [Remixes] is more than a reinterpretation project; it is a living, breathing dialogue between two artists who understand that emotional truth can be reshaped without being diluted. David Cloyd, a long-standing cult figure in indie music, invites listeners back into one of his most intimate songs and allows it to evolve through the creative lens of James Tabbi. The result is a four-track EP that does not simply remix sound; it remixes perspective, vulnerability, and emotional memory.
The original version of “Cage of Water” already carries a heavy emotional charge. It feels introspective, restrained, and quietly suffocating, as if the song itself is moving through invisible walls. The metaphor of entrapment being present in the world yet separated from it comes across with subtlety rather than drama. Cloyd’s voice remains a guiding light throughout, steady and fragile at once, making the song feel less like a performance and more like a confession.
What makes this EP special is how each remix uniquely approaches the emotional core. Rather than overpowering the song, Tabbi’s interpretations feel like alternate emotional timelines, different ways this story could be felt, lived, or remembered. Some versions lean into hypnotic rhythms, pulling the listener deeper into the sensation of being suspended between freedom and limitation. Others emphasize atmosphere, using texture and space to simulate the emotional isolation at the heart of the track.
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There is a remarkable sense of restraint in these remixes. Instead of chasing club energy or dramatic reinvention, the EP focuses on emotional immersion. The rhythms feel deliberate, almost meditative, and the production choices highlight the song’s inner tension rather than distracting from it. This makes Cage of Water [Remixes] a reflective listening experience, one that encourages stillness, contemplation, and emotional awareness.
What truly elevates this EP is its humanity. Beneath the layered synths, evolving rhythms, and atmospheric design, a story unfolds about exhaustion, emotional separation, and the quiet longing to feel like oneself again. This isn’t escapism in the traditional sense, it is emotional realism, expressed through sound. Each version feels like a different emotional response to the same truth: sometimes we are present, but not free.
From an artistic standpoint, this project demonstrates the power of collaboration done right. Cloyd and Tabbi do not compete for control; they build something together that honors the song’s origins while expanding its emotional vocabulary. It is rare to find remix projects that feel this intentional and emotionally grounded.
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| David Cloyd Turns Indie Longing into Emotional Currents on Cage of Water [Remixes] EP |
Cage of Water [Remixes] is not designed for passive listening. It asks you to slow down, to notice how sound can reflect internal states, and to sit with emotions rather than escape them. In a world that often rewards distraction, this EP chooses presence. And in doing so, it becomes something quietly powerful, an artistic meditation on longing, identity, and emotional survival.
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