两首新歌、两个自我，在“对峙”后找到出口“对峙”指两山相对耸立，意为对抗、抗衡。写于隔离时期的这两首作品描绘了两个自我之间的审视与对抗，“被困”的情景无比清晰地浮现。小巫师乐队首次在作品中加入歌词、人声声码器、合成器等，这些音色探索尝试让小巫师听上去有别过往。“I want to see you ready”/ “I can feel I see”反复吟唱的歌词既是潜意识层面的自我对话，也像自我暗示的魔咒。吉他线条被包裹在迷幻合成器中，底色仍是硬朗的三大件摇滚乐，在变与不变之间找到平衡。 《神经衰弱》是一首迷幻色彩浓厚的作品，在鼓组的带领下沉滞地铺垫着，仿佛在泥浆中艰难挣扎行走，而到了结尾所有器乐用尽全身力气在狭小压抑的空间中砸开了一个窟窿。到了《目击者》，被砸开的窟窿中渗透进可以追寻的光：节奏变得轻快灵动，一如既往的优美吉他线条贯穿其中，带出呓语般的人声。 小巫师乐队主创徐赛在创作笔记中自述到：“这是两首比较丧的歌……但我还是想遵从自己内心想表达的东西，不想因为一些外界原因去改变。”正是在这一点一点与自己、与时代的笨拙对峙中，也能看到某种愚公移山般的崇高东西。发行：Space Circle 词曲：徐赛编曲：小巫师乐队录音：徐赛混音：邢江波录音棚：小巫师工作室吉他：徐赛鼓：金超贝斯：朱珺瑜合成器：徐赛声码器：徐赛封面设计：yooowen————————Two New Songs, Two Selves, Seeking Solace Beyond the Realm of ConfrontationThe term"confrontation" evoked the image of towering mountains, symbolizing opposition and counterbalance. Written during the confines of isolation, these two compositions came to life, vividly portraying relentless self-reflection and inner conflict. The band Little Wizard ventured into uncharted territory for the first time, embracing lyrics, vocoders, synthesizers, and other sonic experiments, imbuing their sound with a fresh allure. The recurring lyrics,"I want to see you ready" /"I can feel I see," became a poignant subconscious dialogue and a captivating self-affirmation. The guitar's melodic lines gracefully intertwined with the ethereal synthesizers. At the same time, the heart of their music remained rooted in the unyielding energy of the three pillars of rock, finding harmony amidst the ever-changing currents."Neurosism" emerged as a profoundly psychedelic piece that was meticulously crafted under the guidance of the drums. It encapsulated the struggle of wading through metaphorical mud until the culmination unleashes a surge of instrumental might, shattering the confines of a narrow, stifling space. In"Witness," the breach revealed a permeating light to be pursued: the rhythm danced with newfound agility as the familiar and enchanting guitar lines intertwined with the ethereal vocals.Xu Sai, the creative mastermind behind Little Wizard, candidly shared in his creative notes:"These are two songs tinged with melancholy... yet, I remain true to the inner expressions I yearn to convey, and I will not waiver under external pressures." Within this gradual and profound confrontation with oneself and the era, we glimpsed a reflection of the enduring determination akin to the legendary tale of the foolish old man moving mountains.Label：Space Circle Composition & Lyrics：Xu SaiArrangement：Little WizardRecording：Xu SaiMixing：Xing JiangboStudio：Little Wizard StudioGuitar：Xu SaiDrum：Jin ChaoBass：Zhu JunyuSynthesizer：Xu SaiVocoder：Xu SaiCover Design：yooowen