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Last Night a Stranger Carried My Tree

from Last Night a Stranger Carried My Tree by Misha Chylkova

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'Last Night a Stranger Carried My Tree' is a modern winter tale, written shortly after Misha’s move to Italy. Musically, in its melancholic, slow-rising, shoegaze soundscape, it contrasts the classic joyful format of a Yuletide song. Lyrically, she explores the meaning of Christmas and the importance of its symbol—the tree—as well as the themes of home and loneliness, which are surely amplified this time of year. The cover image – a photo of wintertime, fog-immersed Naviglio Pavese in Milan, taken by Misha – also aptly reflects the mood of the piece.

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You used to carry the tree
Unwillingly just for me
I used to cover it with hearts
Made of clear glass

And a felted robin
That I’d since lost in the battle
Though I managed to save
My favourite beaded apple

Last night a stranger carried my tree
So happily, brought it here
He said he fights fires and saved a life
But my fire had long gone out

And I don’t need saving from being blue
So, I said “thank you and here’s some wine
But that is all I can give to you.”
And I smiled and said goodbye

I won’t have Christmas of blue this year
It will be red and green and white
Here in my castle above a stream
I have my tree and it’s burning bright

Burning bright

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from Last Night a Stranger Carried My Tree, released December 1, 2023
Written, recorded & arranged by Misha Chylkova,

Performed:
Misha Chylkova - synths, guitars, vocals
Jon Clayton - bass

Mixed and mastered by Jon Clayton at One Cat Recording Studios, London.

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Misha Chylkova London, UK

Czech, but a Londoner. London is where she fell in love with music & started playing as part of its Antifolk scene. Obsessed with repetition & simplicity she creates dark, pulsating, subtle spells that creep up & wrap around your heart.

Her last two 7" releases came out on Gare Du Nord Records, feat. Darren Hayman (Hefner) & Ian Button (Death in Vegas).

Her debut album will be out in early 2024.
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