Natalie Prass - Bird of Prey

"Bird of Prey" appears on Natalie Prass's self-titled debut album out now on Spacebomb Records / StarTime International.
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directed and edited by Tony Forgey
photography by Tony Forgey
additional photography by Trey Pollard
Pop is not a thing to be feared. The first Spacebomb single from Natalie Prass, "Bird of Prey" hits fierce and fast, moving with a silky, yet propulsive beat. Our calm narrator, resigned to the dark fate of love, moves along with a confident lyrical pace, as flutes dive and weave through stabs of muted horn and an underpinning of easy rolling tack piano. It's difficult to pinpoint any specific time or place; the music simply exists in a protean mist of swirling strings. Prass wraps her glowing voice around the hook and delivers a knock-out jewel of a song, addictive, deep-cut and flat-out timeless. This track and the forthcoming full-length record represent a high point of Spacebomb's collaborative vision: the give-and-take of passionate musical conversation, seamless connection between artist, arrangers and players, honoring the history and putting time into the process to reach a classic new sound.
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[@skulleagletartat]

What really attracts me to this song is that the voice sounds so cutting through the mix. That's for all of the people who think the vocals are too loud. It is a very a effective mix and I find it appealing.

[@binzhamg]

+Charles Snyder I don't think the vocals are to loud but the mix isnt great.

[@SrAndresAmor]

I love her vocals too. They remind me of Elizabeth Fraser of Cocteau Twins.

[@BlueMoonSafari]

One of the best songs of the last 40 years

[@miguelotarolaalfaro7798]

The outro is fantastic. Wish it was longer!

[@ksmclaughlin]

This is gorgeous!! Her voice is pure and clean and supple and just because she's not a belter doesn't mean she's not terrific... all you haters in the comment thread, wise up. Smaller but exceptionally well-deployed voices can be just as effective and enjoyable as loud brassy ones. (Blossom Dearie?) Her phrasing, emotional investment, and lilting ease are a breath of fresh air.

[@duke7777777]

I can understand that some wouldnt like Natalie Prass' voice however I simply adore it and her music and lyrics. Clean, slick and yet so soulful. "My baby don't understand me" is a another favourite not to mention "Plunder" and "Violently" Cannot stop listening.

[@rogerlin8145]

Agree, Violently is a beauty

[@GreenRiver72]

Why Dont You Believe In Me may be my favorite - she's annoyed (lyrics) but loves the guy so much she cant be mad at him (music:)

[@JamesRBentley]

I feel very lucky to have heard this. Sublime.

[@McCallCruse]

Such a beautiful delicate voice and catchy tune!!

[@Darlinnikki15]

Love the voice,Love the song, and those subtle horns. ...

[@trainthetopchef]

This is so WARM!

[@porcelain6884]

missing natalie hours

[@solargeknowles4354]

FUCK IT UP BISHHH, THIS DEBUT IS FUCKING AMAZING!

[@TheDruidKing]

Always lovely songs and always doing interesting things. Natalie Prass is quality time.

[@davidsuarez1724]

Why is this so tight

[@skateboards5298]

amazing sound engineering. perfect.

[@cariluzim]

LOVE this! So nice to hear something new and DIFFERENT!

[@TheRealTommyRock]

I like her voice, great tune

[@TheRealTommyRock]

I was hearing some nice rock guitar stuff I could add!

[@Mariofan7]

I've heard this and Christy and I gotta admit the melodies just stuck in my head and sparked my interest. Thanks Natalie, hope you'll come to Italy one day so I can hear your beautiful voice live!

[@cyrisserussell6938]

Great Sound

[@ennui_cherub]

Y'all don't realize that Natalie writes the majority if not all of this music, so talking about how the music / lyrics are strong but how much you just hate her voice is completely pointless. Without her voice none of the other stuff would exist. I love ya Natalie, much love from the 757!!!!!!!

[@titogideão]

It technically would exist if she gave it to another person like most producers.

[@TheRealTommyRock]

dat sh*t is funky yo

[@skateboards5298]

Natalie is a key song writer but if you actually owned this record you would realize that the writing credits for the music are vast...Trey Pollard is responsible for most the string arrangements which make up most of the record. This was put out by spacebomb records and the spacebomb house band contributed a fair amount to the sound of this record. Also, Daniel Clarke is credited throughout this record. So please shut the fuck up and think about all the amazing musicians that go into creating a record this great. Natalie is amazing but this record was not writin "mostly" by anyone.

[@fabianashley1099]

Looked for this song for the longest damn time.... Finally found you!

[@joy6085]

Same here :) Heard it once & couldn't get it out of my head. Sublime, beautiful & unusual track

[@arieeuwijk3260]

Great sounds for a great song! Thanks

[@kriskeena9438]

Like it. So 70's in the arrangement. Reminds me of the Burt Bachrach records on the hi-fi at my parent's cocktail parties.

[@mychal9692]

I'm in love with this song

[@kidkrim]

So good

[@justinwilkerson4697]

This song just flows

[@mokumaou29]

very good song!

[@leemoldon]

Just heard this on jools Holland...v nice!

[@kenklos255]

pure joy

[@lakerskakeru4247]

This song is just too good...

[@candicedoyle7395]

You plucked me from the vine A clean detachment And although it wasn't time When did it happen? Oh you, you don't leave me no choice Oh you, you don't leave me no choice Oh you, you don't leave me no choice But to run away You are a bird of prey With a heart like the night We had all the world to hide In deep fields and tall grasses And when you said it feels like time Ooh, do you have me? Ooh, and I love you up in the womb Oh, you will not let me go And then the sun, it sets on the moon I can't get you away from me Oh, no, you, you don't leave me no choice Oh you, oh no you don't leave me no choice Oh you, oh you don't leave me no choice But to run away You are a bird of prey With a heart like the night Ooh, and I never said I didn't want you knocking on my door All this run and chase, it's almost like you planned it Never have I thought, I'm just telling me before, ooh Well, I never said I didn't want you knocking on my door All this run and chase, it's almost like you planned it It's out of hand it's, ooh, out of my control Oh you, oh you don't leave me no choice Oh you, oh no you don't leave me no choice Oh you, oh you don't leave me no choice But to run away You are a bird of prey With a heart like the night Ooh, I never said No, I never said I didn't want you I never said I didn't want you knocking on my door Ooh, I never said No, I never said I didn't want you Ooh, I never said I didn't want you knocking on my door

[@joy6085]

I heard this a few years ago and I've never been able to get it out of my mind - it is a heck of a track. Beautiful and different : )

[@timjmoran]

MAAAAn!!! I am simply knocked OUT by everything I have heard from her new album...just Great !! InCREDIble production... a bit reminiscent of the 60's.... EXcellent songwriting... think I may have to order this album. A MAjor, major talent.

[@JuvoII]

Forque YU Gugle So much praise, and then you go; think I may have to order this album.You some sort of tightass?

[@lupitacorro1653]

Una verdadera obra de arte! Natalie es muy bonita

[@_Ruie_]

Saw her live at the house of blues opening for fleet foxes, she was awesome

[@trumpet90909]

Just heard on Double J. Awesome track.

[@Regularsizedjose]

Heard her on a cherub track a while ago. I knew I had to hear more. Hooked!!

[@peraloka]

Hermosa canción y letra✨👌

[@skateboards5298]

I love her voice, its sexy as hell, and I find the mix and production completely satisfying, why i bought this record.

[@webradioAWI1]

[@Soulexternal]

Good tune

Just great!

[@Wolfgangfm]

echte Musiker... muahhh^^

[@cosmicmelon9305]

I want to see a collab with Natalie Prass and Aloe Blacc.

[@min-seojung1018]

Her voice reminds me of a ballerina's movements -somewhat rigid but graceful; exact but fluid? (if that makes sense) :)

[@insearchofYAH]

Vocal stylings like michael and janet jackson. I like this a lot.

[@Kyosukerob]

It is a sad day for art when I search bird of prey and a doritos commercial is recommended before this by KZbin

[@pieguy49]

Brills

[@bon.8819]

Lyrics: [Verse 1] You plucked me from the vine What a clean detachment And although it wasn't time I let it happen [Chorus] Oh you, you don't leave me no choice Oh you, you don't leave me no choice Oh you, you don't leave me no choice But to run away You are a bird of prey With a heart like the night [Verse 2] I had all the room to hide In deep fields and tall grasses Your sight, it will not tire Until you have me And I love you, oh but no Oh, you will not let me go Now the Sun, it sets, I'm on the run I can't get you away from me [Chorus] Oh no you, you don't leave me no choice Oh no you, you don't leave me no choice Oh you, you don't leave me no choice But to run away You are a bird of prey With a heart like the night [Bridge] Ooh, and I never said I didn't want you knocking on my door All this run and chase, it's almost like I planned it Never have I felt arms this tight on me before Well, I never said I didn't want you knocking on my door All this run and chase, it's almost like I planned it It's out of hand it's, ooh, out of my control [Chorus] Oh you, you don't leave me no choice Oh you, you don't leave me no choice Oh you, you don't leave me no choice But to run away You are a bird of prey With a heart like the night [Harmonizing] [Outro] I never said I never said I didn't want you I never said I didn't want you knockin' on my door I never said I never said I didn't want you I never said I didn't want you knockin' on my door

[@TheDintheSpace]

Beaufitul

[@richardnewcombe5514]

S'realy great

[@ericbrown9900]

That hook tho.

[@Bunter1815]

Very nice came here after seeing on Jools Holland, I love the muted horns and the vibrato she used on the Jools show on the phrase "but to run away". Are the band included in the normal live set-up, anyone know?

[@Bunter1815]

Kamy Kershner Thanks for that!

[@cgbach]

She's the kind of girl that I drink myself to death knowing that I can have her and never will

[@curlywine]

Horns remind me a little of Joni Mitchell's Help Me.

[@mariellencressman9624]

Kate Bush vibes from her voice but Karen Carpenter appearance 💛

[@jamessalkilld8549]

I fucking love you Natalie 😘💕XXX this is stunning 🌞

[@nuffzed2001]

Natalie Prass and Jessica Pratt? Both similar sounding names and artists?

[@blueblaze9862]

Beautiful voice..just wish I knew what the hell she was saying beyond the chorus

[@RR-cf9be]

Anyone have/know the chords to this song pls?

[@nuffzed2001]

natalie prass channelling her inner tori amos / kate miller heidke :P

[@50ksavagegoodsavage4]

Violins at the end tho....

[@5kinny5]

later ..... with jools holland brought me here lol

[@JuanGonzalez-ko7yr]

I think her voice is hot

[@stevey1000]

too long by a minute. otherwise enjoyed it. nice to hear new upcoming talent

[@loganonamac7]

I think the voice is just too loud. It's honestly not that bad, it's just loud in comparison to the strength of the song that is the music.

[@Metallicgld12]

loganonamac7 Ms. Prass has a very soft thin voice like Janet Jackson, the music would over power her vocals if they try to place it more in the mix.

[@themancable]

loganonamac7 Yes I agree, an unusual mix decision to place it so dry and up front, it sounds like it's not part of the music. But she has a good voice, the arrangements are breezy.

[@skateboards5298]

loganonamac7 wow....think before you speak, assturd

[@loganonamac7]

Skate Boards I'll keep that in mind, fucktard.

[@themancable]

Skate Boards Troll on elsewhere troll!

[@ТимурГазалиев-ф4ш]

Sounds like Paul McCartney, imho

[@jhyeh4781]

Harley Quinn 😛😛😛

[@apank21]

not bad ? gg

[@bwtoth]

Does anyone else think this rips off "Southern Man"

[@chriss7164]

No.

[@sistersparkles6736]

how does a account with 500 subs be a record company and have a video with over 200,00 views? something seems off....

[@spacebombrecords]

+Laracroftgamer Don't quite understand. What's the question?

[@Hostoryproject]

+Spacebomb Records how come so many views but so few subscribers, they're asking?

[@naturada137]

i don't think it's meant as an insult. or at least it can be taken many different ways. it's sort of not fair that a company with this good music doesn't get more subscribers, is how i read it.

[@sunriseRISE]

band sounds like lambchop' doing their curtis mayfield' groove copy gdthing------the voice is too like the uks lilly allen---- without the street

[@miguelotarolaalfaro7798]

Felt those Lambchop vibes too

[@cessy5]

:)

[@Internetpolice666]

What an insipid voice, but the music is mighty fine.

[@miguelgalvan6136]

Internetpolice666 I can not separate the voice of music. For me it's a set. I like your voice, because I like their music. I like his music because I like his voice.

[@Internetpolice666]

Well in that case by your rules, I find it pretty crap then. A great playback wasted on a weak singer.

[@redbarron59_1vs7]

Internetpolice666 you don't know a good singer then

[@Internetpolice666]

redbarron59 I obviously dont like singers who sound like 6 year old girls on staccato like you seem to. But that says more about you than me.

[@IgBtac0]

Internetpolice666 Did you ever think to realize that it's a style to "sound like a six year old girl"? Because it most certainly is.

[@youpumpertube]

This album is so frustrating. The music is awesome and sometimes beautiful. But, Natalie has such a weak voice. She cannot carry most of it. She's not a very good singer. Ugh!!!!!!!!!

[@SrAndresAmor]

I love her vocals. They remind me of Elizabeth Fraser of Cocteau Twins.

[@youpumpertube]

Quorthon Venom I don't need any suggestions on what to listen to. I have a ton of knowledge of music. I'm just saying that Natalie's voice is not strong enough to carry these beautiful songs. I hope she gets better. "Because it fits the topic" is a weak argument and very vague.

[@youpumpertube]

Andrew James There's a great Morrissey quote about Elizabeth Fraser's singing. Look it up. It's hilarious.

[@youpumpertube]

Quorthon Venom You must be a dandelion if you think that is anger. Seek your therapist.

[@wonspec]

@quorthon - you don't understand, youpump got a "ton of knowledge of music" lolololol.

[@seymakaya46]

Music is great. The voice also irritates me. Better at some points but still irritating.