Lyrically, "Get the Picture" is a contemplation of perception; on the blurred line that separates fact from fiction in a society preoccupied with entertainment and social media. The idea first came to me during a conversation with a friend about the Freddie Mercury biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody", in which it was my perception that my friend had perhaps given a little too much credence to the historical accuracy of some of the events, characters, and dramatization in the film. Briefly musing over this topic led me to parallels all over the media (television, social media, journalism, interpersonal relationships, etc.). Why are we so steadfast in our commitment to our own understanding of the world as we see it?

Musically, inspiration for the track comes from my admiration of a mishmash of alternative and post-punk artists. Amnesiac-era Radiohead and solo Thom Yorke for the pulsing electronic rhythm and crisp bass guitar. Violent Femmes for the frenetic acoustic riffs. The last minute or so especially is heavily influenced by the screeching sonic kaleidoscope of Robert Fripp's soaring layered electric guitars on Bowie's "Heroes". The song was recorded and mixed by me alone, using the only tool I had at my disposal at the time: GarageBand. Mastering is courtesy of Joe Lambert (which may or may not have had something to do with my undying affection for Dirty Projectors' Bitte Orca).

"Get the Picture" precedes the debut Reticent Alien album "Glass House Wilderness", available on digital and vinyl on October 7th, 2022.