Classically-trained Ceyeo is a songwriter, vocalist and producer from Chicago. Ceyeo’s interest in theme-based albums sparked the creation of ‘Machine Learning’ in 2022, which is about moving forward in a world of alienation and inequality to anyone who doesn’t fit the norm. His second album ‘Baby I Care,’ released in 2023, was themed on caring, hope, optimism and positivity.
For his third album, titled ‘Together They Were Nothing,’ Ceyeo focuses on the themes of anger, anxiety and despair due to unhealthy relationships, greed and the lack of unity in the world.
In making ‘Together They Were Nothing,’ Ceyeo took a unique approach to first compose 10 classical piano etudes, for inspiration, and then produced those classical pieces into indie rock by adding rock instrumentation, synth layers, and vocals. The result is a clear evolution in Ceyeo’s writing and his most accessible album yet.
The first single for Together They Were Nothing, titled ‘Confession’ releases on February 16, 2024, with the full album releasing in October.
Tops
Can anyone hear me?
I see the smoke of my own breath, and the thoughts inside my head
They’re both rising together and slowly moving around
Don’t look in my eyes!
Don’t take things from me!
You can listen to what I’m saying, then filter it, however you please
This is the beginning, same as it’s always been
There are no young, there are no old
Same as it’s always been
I hear the smallest voice
I see just mist and trees
I’m not afraid of you
All things end, again and again and again
My soul feels lightened
Do others feel the same?
These thoughts flow thru me, and leave from me again
Am I confused?
Am I angry?
no, I feel all alone
I ask, what is this place?
I’m told, this was your home.
I hear the smallest voice
I see just mist and trees
I’m not afraid of you
All things end, again and again and again
WRITTEN BY: CEYEO
2022
