Composer and multi-instrumentalist IVor released the single “Talking Dead” on September 5th, released by Marã Música on all digital platforms. The track showcased a heavier, more visceral side of the artist, inspired by sounds from rock, punk, metal, and grunge.
With intense guitars and an arrangement with no room for acoustic guitars, the song conveys an existential weight in sound and lyrics: it tells the story of someone “dead and buried,” without hope, but who still expresses a cry for help — a last thread of hope to be brought back to life.
The song was entirely produced by IVor, who composed, played all instruments, recorded, and mixed the track. The artist revealed that he revisited the composition, written seven years ago, to give it a new look. “Talking Dead” was also released in Dolby Atmos, enhancing the immersive sound for listeners.
With a career marked by versatility, IVor has performed on stages in Brazil and abroad and draws influences ranging from country rock to metal, always referencing icons such as Johnny Cash, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Queen, Black Sabbath, and Nirvana. With this release, he reaffirms his commitment to experimentation and the pursuit of new sounds, without sacrificing his artistic essence.
“Talking Dead” was born seven years ago and went through different iterations before reaching this release. What changed in you as an artist during that period that made this the right time to release it?
Everything changed. After my 100% return to audio and music, I learned (I still learn every day) to be an artist, and increasingly honed my art through the connection between ideas and execution. Turning it into a method.
You chose to play all the instruments and create the mix. What’s this experience of having complete control over the sound like—is it liberating or challenging?
It’s liberating because it’s something I love to do. Creating, being intuitive, and having the artistic freedom to have the final say. It’s challenging in the sense of always seeking the balance between execution and intuition without being too rigid and restricting the work.
This track delves into your heavier side, with influences of rock, punk, metal, and grunge. Is there a particular moment or artist that inspired you to revisit this more visceral sound?
I think I missed that heaviness on The Grapes are Dead. The song that inspired me was Ram Jam’s Black Betty. I wanted something Rock ‘n’ Roll.
You often move between country rock and other genres. What can audiences expect from your upcoming releases: a more rock-oriented direction, or will this diversity continue to be your hallmark?
-I’m in the process of recording the next album and it’s going to be different from everything I’ve recorded before but without straying too far from the essence.
The lyrics speak of someone “dead and buried” who still cries out for help. For you, is this metaphor more of a personal outburst or a reflection on the world around us?
It’s a personal outburst from a period in my life when I was in that situation.
There’s a lot of emotional intensity in the song. Is there a specific feeling you want the listener to feel when listening to “Talking Dead”?
I think a mixture of sadness, anger and hope.
You’ve performed on stages in Brazil and abroad. How have these experiences shaped your worldview and your view of music?
Playing on the road, playing different styles and with different people has helped me mature. But since I’ve always been in the music business, it pretty much shaped my vision from the beginning.
“Talking Dead” could be a turning point for your sound. What kind of audience reaction do you expect from this shift in energy?
I think Talking Dead really shows who I am as an artist, musician, and mixer. It’s a different energy, it’s genuine. I hope that’s the reaction.
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