Very interesting interpretations, but I still don't feel that Lindsey was intending to be even mildly humorous with the "weird voice" modulation in the song.
He has a wry sense of humour, which he's not afraid to express in song (nor should he be), but that's never been the vibe I've gotten from his production on this particular track.
I think he was going for a sinister, unnatural sound... something dark and off-putting... to help bolster the heartbroken and fearful sentiment that Stevie was expressing in her lyrics.
I doubt it was ever his intention to have someone listen to that part and think it's meant to be silly... he'd probably even be kind of offended to hear that!
Anybody have the guts to ask Lindsey, "So hey, Lindsey, were you trying to be funny when you produced 'Illumé'?"
