M. Byrd transforms anxiety into atmosphere on the powerful ''Only a Feeling''

M. Byrd's single "Only a Feeling" breaks away from the detached, observational creative perspective common to works exploring similar themes. The song is inspired by his experience witnessing a close friend suffer from panic attacks. He captures the experience of anxiety through empathy.

"Only a Feeling" is defined by its use of musical form to mirror the internal emotions it is intended to convey. The drumbeats, designed specifically to simulate rapid breathing, move beyond their basic function as a mere rhythmic device, becoming an extended carrier for the work's emotions, and turning an ordinary listening experience into a deeply sensory, cinematic experience that delivers striking, powerful impact.

This song first develops its initial looping music sections through co-creation, before evolving into a large scale creative improvisation. The piece carries the original, inherent energy of collaboration and embodies the organic, unpredictable qualities of collective creation. Gathering all participants during the recording period was a significant challenge.