Did you know there is a group of people in this world who can’t see images or visualize scenes in their head? This condition is called aphantasia. Its antonym, hyperphantasia, the ability to overly visualize and/or have a Read more
Did you know there is a group of people in this world who can’t see images or visualize scenes in their head? This condition is called aphantasia. Its antonym, hyperphantasia, the ability to overly visualize and/or have a large imagination, is the unique inspiration behind Child Seat’s new song.
On February 28th, Child Seat—the dynamic duo and collaboration of
singer/songwriter Madeleine Mathews (MAWD) and producer, songwriter Josiah Mazzaschi (Light FM, Bizou)—are set to release their first single, "Hyperphantasia", off of their third album (release date TBD).
"Hyperphantasia" is a sonically diverse song, with a host of inspirations including 2000’s indie rock, 80’s influences and even a splash of disco violins. It creates a nostalgic yet modern sound - all with that special Child Seat pizazz. Mathews' sassy yet powerful vocals/lyrics overlay perfectly against Mazzaschi's catchy and punchy instrumentals (and excellent use of his vintage synth collection).
Mathews first discovered the word hyperphantasia in early 2024 after learning about people with aphantasia. It shocked her that there are humans walking around that just simply don’t see images when they close their eyes. The word hyperphantasia clung to her - as it felt a little too relatable.
Mathews’ imagination has always been bigger than life, sometimes causing her to dwell on the fact that her reality isn’t as remarkable as her daydreams. The song is inspired by the idea that there could be a place (even if it's only in her head) where everything works out perfectly - there is no sadness, you get everything you ever wanted, your crush wants you back, you're the best version of yourself, your health problems disappear and/or your dreams are actually attainable.
But just as quickly as you fall into a daydream, you snap back to reality and realize it was only in your head. That frustration comes in on the pre-chorus/chorus and the hook of the song - with the line “If I don’t get what I want, I might lose control”.
Life truly can often feel boring when our reality doesn’t match up with our imaginations (“Life can be such a bore / I want more”).
On February 28th, Child Seat—the dynamic duo and collaboration of
singer/songwriter Madeleine Mathews (MAWD) and producer, songwriter Josiah Mazzaschi (Light FM, Bizou)—are set to release their first single, "Hyperphantasia", off of their third album (release date TBD).
"Hyperphantasia" is a sonically diverse song, with a host of inspirations including 2000’s indie rock, 80’s influences and even a splash of disco violins. It creates a nostalgic yet modern sound - all with that special Child Seat pizazz. Mathews' sassy yet powerful vocals/lyrics overlay perfectly against Mazzaschi's catchy and punchy instrumentals (and excellent use of his vintage synth collection).
Mathews first discovered the word hyperphantasia in early 2024 after learning about people with aphantasia. It shocked her that there are humans walking around that just simply don’t see images when they close their eyes. The word hyperphantasia clung to her - as it felt a little too relatable.
Mathews’ imagination has always been bigger than life, sometimes causing her to dwell on the fact that her reality isn’t as remarkable as her daydreams. The song is inspired by the idea that there could be a place (even if it's only in her head) where everything works out perfectly - there is no sadness, you get everything you ever wanted, your crush wants you back, you're the best version of yourself, your health problems disappear and/or your dreams are actually attainable.
But just as quickly as you fall into a daydream, you snap back to reality and realize it was only in your head. That frustration comes in on the pre-chorus/chorus and the hook of the song - with the line “If I don’t get what I want, I might lose control”.
Life truly can often feel boring when our reality doesn’t match up with our imaginations (“Life can be such a bore / I want more”).