Aesthetic Perfection - Save Myself (feat. Isaac Howlett) (Official Audio)

I am beyond excited to announce the 11th installment of my “12 Songs in 12 Months” project. “Save Myself” is a collaboration and duet with longtime friend Isaac Howlett of Empathy Test. Somber and contemplative, yet upbeat and energetic, the song showcases the best of both worlds when it comes to our respective sounds. A mixture of synthwave, EBM and indie pop that will surely work as well on the dance floor, as it does at home.
“Save Myself” arrives Nov. 5th.
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The skies are heavy gray,
The clouds won't blow away,
The road is wet with rain,
Shake myself awake again,
I'd love to save you,
I'd love to save you,
I'd love to save you but I'm already trying,
Trying to save myself.
The clock's ticking away,
It's not long before I'm gray,
Such sweet eternity,
And I've got no time for sympathy.
I'd love to save you,
I'd love to save you,
I'd love to save you but I'm already trying,
Trying to save myself.
More dark days,
Are coming,
Can't save you,
I'm sorry.

[@michaeljetfire]

I remember when people were getting mad that you took a break from your screaming stuff back in the day. I'm just glad you stuck to what YOU wanted to do, cause... honestly, I think this has been my favorite AP song yet. That and I just love hearing you actually sing, cause you have a beautiful voice.

[@LittleSeasonist]

Ditto

[@JAW242]

Two words: necessary response

[@michaeljetfire]

@@JAW242 Oh, I know.

[@GoanaW]

@@JAW242 A Project from Daniel 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@nemesisurvivorleon]

facts. He's MULTI-talented. If people want the hyper-aggressive side, I'm sure it will always be there somewhere. Variety can only make things better IMHO.

[@liquidtripp8801]

Damn Daniel.

[@tyredrop]

It has been an interesting road you have taken us down with your 12 songs in 12 months project. It's hard to believe it's almost over. Really going to miss having something to look forward to each month, but like all good things it is destined to come to an end at some point. That being said you are definitely not slacking off with the creativity and quality of your songs as this project comes to a close. This one really feels like one of the best and I thank you for that. Can't wait to see what you have in store for the last one...............p.s. any chance of new t-shirts coming out soon (hmmm starting to think i may have an addiction, I need to consult Elodia 😁).

[@ginnungagaplemniscates1405]

I relate so strongly to the message of this song at this point in my life. Here's to everyone trying to save themselves from something.

[@alekpiercedraws6571]

Oh yeah. Definitely a favorite of mine.

[@joeycarter9020]

This song is one of my favorites. Annie Lennox would sound absolutely perfect with this song.

[@Frosty52903]

This song guts me. Had to walk away from someone I loved because of their problems with addiction, now it haunts me.

[@SirBain]

I think I've never heard anything like this from AP but that's good to innovate like the other 10 songs, excellent work I really loved 😍♥

[@grimtress]

As always Daniel you don’t disappoint and your lyrics are strong - therefore it takes us on a mental journey as we connect with those same emotions! Cheers 🥂

[@CanaldaMonaRock]

Wanting or not, Daniel had launched a whole new album within the last year, throughout a pandemic! Congratulations!

[@billjames47]

Each song has its own unique personality. This was fun looking forward to every month.

[@Weltenkinder]

Best Song in 2021.💟

[@shawaam]

Yeah, you really got to do more songs with Isaac, this song is reaeaeaeaeaeeally amazing. Absolutely fell in love with it instantly.

[@spinglasshydra]

Getting to watch an entire album get written, performed and produced from beginning to end, has been an unreal experience. As a Patreon member, I've watched you work, lament and preserve the creative process, we've listened to how much you care, watch what it's truly like to do everything by yourself, and even made your cat "Mara" turn into a celebrity herself. You've treated you supporters, just like family. No matter how "hard" your music may be -- you're really a big softy. This past year has been a complete documentary of Aesthetic Perfection -- "A Year of Perfection" and I've been privileged to see it; but, I think other's should get to see it also. The publicity is just now, just starting to come in, by listening to well established KZbin music compilation audio engineers, as well as, some critic say -- "Have you heard what Aesthetic Perfection is doing? If you don't know already, this bands doing '12 songs in 12 months' " Your doing it. You turned the pandemic into a year of self-discovery and did it -- your way. I want you to get all the recognition you deserve, from it all.

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

Thank you for all your kind words! It's really humbling to know that what I do matters, and has helped make this year a little bit better for some of you. If I may ask: Which audio engineer mentioned my project? I thought no one in the outside world even noticed. 😂

[@joeycarter9020]

I want to do that too!! I hope there's another 12 songs Aesthetic Perfection will do in that manner. That sounds awesome and you totally sold me on wanting to experience it.

[@MrInfigenia123]

🌟 I want to DANCE! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶💚

[@razrhiannaspiers8506]

👏👏👏👏 to both you and Isaac

[@MatStomp]

Instant hit. Please direct me to the nearest dancefloor.

[@cathrynbrewer7296]

Everything this last year has been a new journey. I love what you are doing and the fact that you are sharing the process with all of us.

[@sgefrascz8123]

Just came back to this beauty of track to look after new songs, but as there are no new songs out yet, I'm gonna listen to this piece of art 1000 times again.❤🎉

[@ladynightmare7401]

Best of the best so far. Lyrically and musically this is beautiful and such a good meaning 🖤🖤🖤

[@janewolf5510]

This is amazing, I heard it exactly on a grey day, is raining too, and it goes with my situation, I'm not going pretty well with life right now, this song made me bring out my feelings and made me realize I am trying hard to save myself but it seems so impossible and frustrating...I'm really trying, thank you for this master piece 😭💕✨

[@elbosausage]

My favorite tour i got to see was AP and Empathy test in 2019......Just hearing both of you on the same song---- makes my soul happy. Thank you!!

[@katachthonia]

Ahí voy de nuevo...otra canción suya que sonará en mi mente como un loop

[@alexgallardo1980]

Asi mismo!!!

[@conlizbell]

I'm loving the song lyrics and the beat.

[@dimentiuz]

love these light 80s vibes

[@DeosDrawingAsylum]

The beat on this song is amaaaaazing!! The lyrics hit me hard as well, incredible work as always Daniel! Love this

[@sokitana]

your 2 voices together are beautiful and touching, when you sing your verse,there is a Manson-like atmosphere and it's captivating, beautiful song

[@kin242]

2 giants collide and produce perfection. Wonderful!!!

[@LoftyChica]

I've been suffering with a tremendous amount of anxiety and grief from the past year alone. It's overbearing, at times. This song is beautifully written and composed. Very uplifting. One of my new favourite songs! It's one of those songs you can dance and meditate to. This song brings me back on the ground. Thank you! 💜

[@harbinger-9277]

I love this #IAMDANIELGRAVES! Floaty Cyber and Industrial Pop! It's like we all strive for altruism, but often the reality is that we can just about get off our knees ourselves - this has the honesty to say that! Bless you - I hope you're well; I know it's been tough online for you atm!

[@oregonvaultgirlbrandy8250]

I like the 80s new wave vibe. It’s been a big mood for me lately.

[@brnne]

The lyrics and song on point. Beautiful

[@brnne]

I'm trying to save myself too

[@motionlessn2k]

Amazing track!

[@erygravesantonioli4387]

Good Evening Daniel Graves ,Dude My Brother Adopted Affected And Aesthetic Perfection I Love 🖤 Very Much This Your Video And Song That You You Did Together With Empathy Test Singer Is Very Cool

[@DerajMusic]

Daniel and Isaac, thank you so much for this! As a combat veteran turned pilot this hits hard ❤️ love you guys!

[@nagashtheforsaken]

Love the style - a good mix of EBM and synthpop.

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

Thank you!

[@amandamoore5224]

Can't wait to listen at full volume in the car after work

[@queendragonflier]

This. I LOVE This. This song reflects my life so perfectly right now. This will be on repeat for a long time to come I think. Masterful work once again!

[@firenx437]

I can foresee some epic remixes and covers of this song coming in the future

[@seleneriot6480]

ok, i can say best team-up ever

[@SerpentinaSolis]

I love this more melodic synth poppy AP incarnation. 💜

[@doreenfarley1676]

Simple. Solid. Honest. Perfect!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊

[@ariana927]

KILLIN' IT! wouldn't expect anything less!

[@toddgoogle4387]

This is such a great song. I love the collaboration you two did making this song. The vocals and the electronics created are perfection. This is def one of my top 5 songs by AP.

[@dannylange1286]

What a loooooovely amazing Empathy Aesthetic song.... You both saved me today. Love from Germany and thank you for this

[@cherylroberts5100]

Daniel and Issac Thank you this is amazing. Really touches me.

[@fernandoaguirreortega655]

amazing as usuall Daniel, I love the music you make. Thank you for that BOOM song.

[@Riolushe]

And next great track, thank you for all the music you do!!! ❤🖤 I love your glasses on this pic 🤩

[@lumiblue5314]

Großartig! ❤️🙏🏻 Daniel, ich liebe dich und deine Musik! 💖 Danke, dass du damit so viele Menschen glücklich machst!!! 😘

[@Jane_Sevigne]

Wow what a beautiful Song! I have to replay it all the time 😍

[@charlesdym486]

I love it! Like, goosebump, shivers down my spine love it! The kinda eighties new wavey sinthy vibes are amazing. Daniel, you have such creative range and your art is all the better for it.

[@MrSlide87]

I'd like you to know you released the song in the darkest days of my life. It brings me some kind of nostalgia and hope. I feel very lost and can't stop listening to the track. I never comment, but I'm trying to save myself!

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. Hang in there my friend. 🖤🖤🖤

[@MrSlide87]

@@ClosetoHumanMusic Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it and I'm thankful for your music. Keep up the great work!

[@joshuaott7783]

OMFG! This is a banger....Amazing work, Daniel and Isaac!

[@lesleycarroll666]

Stunning

[@legalizehomicide7262]

Heck yeah. Sounds great!

[@jessmcintosh1478]

I can't stop playing this

[@Xibalba022]

This might be a new life anthem ty

[@StephenDeCaro]

Progress, is one in a million's maybe two, the fact being put in the work. Long time I listened, long time I stopped, there are no dark day's, good luck on your endevor. Seems ghost's are just ghost's and in time they fade to black without ever seeing the light. We met once upon a time, in phoenix, az

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

All days go dark eventually... 🙃 We're coming back to Phoenix on Nov. 7th at the Rebel Lounge. Perhaps we'll meet again !

[@BuBuaH]

Isaac and Daniel, you are incredibly talented and i can‘t get enough of your music! Thank you for every note and every word 🖤

[@GEVI70]

Best-of

[@oliviabernsteiner5666]

So wonderful!!!!

[@idontgiveaflyinflip]

YOu got me sick at a concert in San Fransisco a few years ago. I was the best concert ever and i do not regret catching your cold. haha!

[@ringmasterscarnivalofterro5982]

Analyst sent me and omg wow I am hooked

[@sgefrascz8123]

Really good track. Fits perfect to the cold and wet weather outside. Goosebumps while listening to those synths. Such a dark vibe. Brilliant Daniel, thank you.🤘

[@cccrabtree9063]

This gives me late 80s throwback nostalgic vibes. I dig it! 🤘🏻🖤

[@nadineb.2779]

Holy shit! I love it 😮🥰🥰🥰

[@jadedecay9592]

Amazing, brilliant and beautiful...deffinetly one of my favorite from this project. Great work Mr. Graves !

[@Pitschgi5117]

Got me in the first 3 seconds

[@djbeautifuljohn]

and a new club banger is born

[@nefosharkfox]

Love it so much. Love from Israel.

[@xdreamthx]

This song makes me want to dance. I loving this one 😍 ❤

[@mutifex7503]

Nice track. Definitely hit the mark with this one. This is a stand out for me from the past year. If I were still DJing, this would be on my list often.

[@etoc8]

🖤Hell Yeah! Love it 🖤

[@jaytargett889]

Loving this! Hope you two do more collabs together! Really great song and good beat.

[@sonatagil]

Amazing song and melody that work great !!

[@skoog7091]

Sounds refreshing and new sound for AP. Already a favourite of mine! Good work!

[@alekpiercedraws6571]

Yeah here I am again. Heartbroken and trying to hold myself together by listening to music. A long time has passed and I tried so hard to move forward but my dreams keep crashing one by one so here I am again. Nothing at 25. Wasting away in my room with no one caring about me so I come on KZbin to save myself.

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

You left this comment 2 years ago and I'm only seeing it today. This is me letting you know I heard you and I hope you're doing better now. 🖤

[@alekpiercedraws6571]

@@ClosetoHumanMusic hey, yes I am doing infinitely better. I appreciate you checking in.

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

@@alekpiercedraws6571 I'm genuinely very glad to read that. 🙂

[@McBobAgain]

The bass line on this song is a dragon I've been chasing for a year now.

[@KkTuMoRzZ]

This Song is a whole vibe, i love it. I really enjoyed the last 15 years with youre music. please never stop make music and give us joy with it

[@renfilth1036]

Это просто прекрасно!! На повторе в моём плей-листе всю неделю!

[@X3MCTZN]

From harsh EBM, dark, industrial and some aggro to this man, this is really AESTETHIC ^ ^

[@ClosetoHumanMusic]

I like to mix it up. 🙃

[@X3MCTZN]

@@ClosetoHumanMusic Keep up the good work, I love it, from yours one truly fan, greetings from Bulgaria!

[@LadyFromVulcan]

So, so beautiful. And even more amazing to hear it live. ♥

[@Purplepixie42]

This song really fits my life at this moment. I’ve walked through hell in my personal life, and Daniel your music always has been there for me. I really love this one. As always, thank you! 🖤

[@theworldofgothmusic-djdutc5697]

Just Amszing. Great track. 10/10

[@thealchemygothicstieg8243]

Wow..🤗

[@shivagoddess333]

Mmm😊 so lovely

[@JackSkellyton]

I’m literally obsessed with this song. 🥺🖤🔪♥️

[@Jesstruction1]

This is my favorite one of the year. Great work here.

[@alifowler8070]

Well done on another awesome song and thankyou for introducing me to another band that I didnt know I needed. xxx

[@elizabethdavis1087]

I love it when two of my favorite acts going collab! This is great! Love it!

[@deathse1989]

Incredible track, this is all the fireworks I need this Nov. 5th 👍👌

[@samraterpes2389]

Amazing song 👍 love this collaboration 🖤🖤🖤

[@neotek8582]

Right on. This is some good shit. It has a bit of a Mr. Kitty sound to it. Especially with the arpeggios and drum patterns. Loving this, Daniel!

[@mikymike2429]

Yes, me too - love you Daniel! The Twitch DJs and Communion After Dark introduced me to your music. You got that permanent naughty sexy energy! And a cunning tongue with a deep perspective on dynamics of live. Like a new verse each time.

[@lottchen101]

Damn! Perfect combination of voices. Sounds great. I love the lyrics! Thank you guys! 🤍🤎

[@Madness-vj3rn]

Perfect!

[@nicholaskrupa6259]

Love this jam like the rest, ABSOLUTELY LOVE rhythm+control featuring jinx

[@sickofreality]

Dan, this evolution of your music which I thankfully got to bare witness to in my lifetime is truly a gift. You have helped me much more then you'll ever know. Thank you! Keep pushing forward🤘

[@maereth]

Love it! This might be my favorite this year.

[@jessicanyx3984]

Hands down, this song just entered my top 10