AOTW [52] : Schrödinger’s Cat
First <Artiste Of The Week ‘AOTW’> for 2011, I have been really lazy and I still have an interview from last year that’s lying in my draft. (oops!) But to begin the year on a good note, I shall feature a local band which I’m really proud of – Schrödinger’s Cat !
According to what I know, or rather what Sheldon Cooper from Big Bang Theory has mentioned, Schrödinger’s Cat is actually a principle in quantum theory of superposition. Interesting choice of a band’s name eh ? Not sure the reason behind it but maybe the band will explain it someday?
The band is pretty new I suppose but their song ‘Anything Goes’ has been featured as the theme song of a Singapore sitcom “Anything Goes” ! (Ok, the main reason why I’m so proud of them is because 2 of my really good friends from poly,GQ and Sek Jhia belongs to this local band too!) Their style is more mellow and I really appreciate it since there are just way too many rock/punk local bands brewing in Singapore.
Enjoy my personal favorite from the band so far ! Looking forward to more originals from them.
Schrodinger’s Cat – Debut performance of original song ‘Hurricane’ on 987fm
And I walked into the rain, chasing hurricanes.
Swinging by your place, to see your lovely face.
Well I know that it’s wrong now….
But I’m still knocking on your door…until the final day.
Feels like I’m afraid, the night will slip away.
Turning in my bed, with you stuck in my head.
I know I should be strong now….
But I….I think I’m gonna fall….
Give me a hurricane, to take my breath away; to tear me into pieces, spread me far away.
Blow me into senses, make me understand; one day you won’t be there….how long can we pretend?
You say, you’re feeling flat today; you’re rolling into space.
A drink will wake you up; it helps to start the day.
Well I’ll just fall asleep now….
While you….you just drive away….
You are my hurricane; you take my breath away; you tear me into pieces, spread me far away. You blow me out of senses, a little by a day. One day you won’t be there How long can we pretend?
Outside the air is still now…
It’s calm before the storm…
Before you go away… Before the you board the plane
And you will fly away now, 13 hours away.
Memories are vague…they’ll just fade away; I’d rather watch you blow your hair for every single day….
You are my hurricane. You take my breath away. You tear me into pieces, and spread me far away. Keep me in your dreambox when everything is gonna end. And maybe we’ll escape…maybe we’ll escape….
In our hurricane……
[Credits to Ler of Schrodinger's Cat.]
AOTW [17] : Meeting Of Important People
Just a quick one since I’m taking a short break from school work and came across this brilliant music video from Meeting Of Important People !
As you can see in the video, everything was built out of cardboard ! Apparently the entire set took 2 weeks (8 hours a day) to build with an average of 5 volunteers working on it. (By the way, the set was taken back for recycling after the shoot.) The entire stop animation took about 3 weeks to complete.
I like how they put together everything and “Brittney Lane Don’t Care” is a great song from the indie-rock/pop band ! Very quirky with the nonsensical lyrics, yet so appealing !
A creative and visually intricate video that proves great directors don’t need to do just films !
Meeting of Important People – Brittney Lane Don’t Care
that kid/ joe klein
born in 1989
studied in northside
the college of the king’s design
landed a gold mine
he’s buried ‘neath a crossroad sign
i really don’t mind
it’s happened since the dawn of time
brittney lane don’t care
brittney lane don’t care
and it’s all on a dare
and the reins are hers
the cure ain’t taking
i’ll tell you what you oughta do
why give it all up
if no-one’s giving up for you?
brittney lane don’t care
brittney lane don’t care
and it’s all on a dare
and the reins are hers
allison don’t care
allison don’t care
and the wind’s in her hair
like at valley fair
anyway you gotta’ be free
you’re holding onto bottles
loves a girl he just met
but i don’t think he will for long
that kid/ right there
he’s the one who should be scared
that kid/ right there
he’s the one who’s got the stare
brittney lane don’t care
brittney lane don’t care
and it’s all on a dare
and the reins are hers
allison don’t care
sebastian don’t care
stephanie don’t care
blah blah blah don’t care
AOTW [13] : The Sunstreak
This NY-based band, The Sunstreak is not exactly a new band – they have been around since 2005 and technically this is not their debut album BUT the first album under a major label. Their new album “Once Upon A Lie” features the single “Until I Met You” will be available on 16th October.
Their music style is quite similar to Lifehouse and Jimmy Eat World which is more inclined to rock/pop. I think their songs are pretty catchy too !
One thing I liked about the band is their passion in music, “Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re wasting your time. Take it from us, if you are struggling, you’re probably doing something right. And never give up and always be thankful. Just to be given the chance to play music is a great thrill and honor.” This was from one of their interviews when asked to give advice to bands who are hoping to be signed and make a living out of music career.
Enjoy their song ! I really like the lyrics =)
I once believed that there was no one for me, until I met you, But I couldn't see how happy I could be, until I met you, Until I met you, Met you Standing alone, no one to call my own, until I met you, All on my own, and I was colder than stone, until I met you, Yeah, yeah Until I met you my world was empty, Until I met you the sky was grey, And everything I thought that I believe in I can feel it all slip away That was up until the day, Until the day I met you I'm fighting this battle with you by my side I know that I need you And I've got nothing to hide I'll stand by you always I'll want more to ride I'm here in this moment I'm shedding my pride Until I met you my world was empty, Until I met you the sky was grey, And everything I thought that I believe in, I can feel it all slip away Until I met you my world was empty, Until I met you the sky was grey, And everything I thought that I believe in, I can feel it all slip away Until the day I met you Met you Until I met you my world was empty, Until I met you the sky was grey, And everything I thought that I believe in, I can feel it all slip away Until I met you my world was empty, Until I met you the sky was grey, And everything I thought that I believe in, I can feel it all slip away That was up until the day, Until the day I met you
AOTW [6] : The Rocket Summer
I think a good singer should always learn to play a musical instrument or two, else they are just “idol singers”. I prefer to support singers who can write and compose their own music.
Don’t be fooled by the name “The Rocket Summer“, it is not a band but a solo project by @Bryce Avary – who is on twitter too !
I have to say, even though I thought I’ve quit that “rock era” since polytechnic days, I really enjoyed his music because it really perks me up to blast his songs at night. You can find some of his live performances on youtube which I thought was really good in terms of vocal quality and the atmosphere.
Apart from the usual rock, I think The Rocket Summer has really good emotional lyrics that I find most important to me when it comes to liking a song.
I like “So Much Love” and “Do You Feel” but I still prefer one of the older songs “That’s So You” which has this rather raw feel to it.
The lyrics is quite meaningful because lately I’m really just having a bad time but having the boyfriend around makes things so much easier to tolerate. I think it is also important to be proud of your other half in a relationship too, who wants to go out with someone whom you’re ashamed of ?! Be it the person as who he/she is or what they do for a living etc. You’re in love not because you love to be loved and wants to be in love – but to love the person as who he/she is wholeheartedly and being proud of his/her achievements, even if it’s just minor things like…er..winning a game on FIFA (haha).
I’m such a sucker for sweet lyrics, what’s new ! Enjoy the cute fan video, I don’t think they have an official MV for this song =)
That’s So You – The Rocket Summer
It’s a beautiful day
Now I’ll be ok that you’re not away
Yesterday was a terrible day
But now that you’re here I’m ok
Cause you don’t know how much I, I need you
Please don’t go
You’re so wonderful
This I swear, this I know
You, oh you, every single thing you do
I’m so proud of you
What you do
When you do the things you do
They’re so you
So thanks for your help
You shine so bright
You are the star that’s in my sky
And I am yours and you are mine
I’m so proud of you
That’s so you
