1. Tribeca (Sweden / Labrador) is the band of Lasse Lindh and Claes Björklund. The band was formed with one purpose in mind: To make music we loved but never heard anywhere. In other words: Tribeca was spawned by rage. Sick and tired of bands doing it all wrong the only way out was to do it themselves. Sounds pretentious? Well, why not..
The Tribeca saga started a chill winter evening at a cafe in Stockholm, Sweden when singer/songwriter Lasse Lindh, invited his favorite producer, Claes Björklund {who produced Lasse Lindh's »You wake up at sea tac«}, over for a cup of coffee. The two held the same musical ideas and ideals and that marked the start for Tribeca.
Shortly after Tribeca headed for the country for four months where they recorded what turned out to be »Kate -97«, their debut album. A long time for recording an album you might say, but Claes isn’t exactly the sloppy kind of producer. Tribeca recorded and mixed for about four months. And you can really hear that on the album, it's a lot of very great sounds that’s isn’t made in an instance..
Tribeca »Kate-97« was released in August 2002 on Labrador Records, Mushroom Pillow {Spain} and Philter {Japan}.
Late summer 2002 Lasse Lindh entered the studio with producer Claes Björklund again. This time to record a new Lasse Lindh album. The idea was to record most stuff live in the studio and end up an album based on live takes with a rough, guitar based sound.
Autumn 2003: Lasse Lindh shows up at the Labrador office with the finished material: An all together electronic pop album by Tribeca. “Dragon Down” contains twelve highly a ddictive pop songs in crystal clear production with analogue synthezisers, groovy old school beats, and singer Lasse's smooth vocals up in the front. A truly wonderful album indeed!
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2. Tribeca (Manchester / Urbanite) are the original Manchester UK Cyberband. A sparkling mixture of sampled beats, bleeps and breaks with live guitars, drums + bass and topped with a light dusting of exquisite pop vocals. The band consists of Gaynor Black and Maria O'Hare on vocals, Phil Birchenall on guitars and samplers, Tom Chapman on bass, Phil Rainey on guitars and Frank Staiger on drums and percussion.
One listen to the sublime piece of heaven that is ALWAYS ASK - the perfect song to fall out of love to, and you'll be hooked. 'The new wave of freshly innovative Manchester bands, such as Badly Drawn Boy, Nylon Pylon, Tribeca, Doves...' Pete Mitchell / Geoff Lloyd - Virgin Radio 'Swoonsome trip-pop!' Dan Martin - Manchester Evening News
2003 saw the release of the long awaited new single from TRIBECA - WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? It was the band's first release in almost two years and features new singer Gaynor Black on vocals and was produced by TRIBECA and MY MATE MARK with additional production from Martin Moscrop from A Certain Ratio. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? is a three and a half minute rush of pop that mixes the usual dirty beats and flicks a nod at New Order and The Smiths. It's backed with the Ithaca remix of CITY BREEZE and the Bulletproof reconstruction of ASTROCHILD.
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3. TRIBECA is also a rapper from the Bronx who has worked with many greats such as Masta Ace, Snowgoons, Pharoahe Monch and many more.
The Sun Always Shines On Tv
Tribeca Lyrics
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Tonight I'm in love with myself, tonight is the night
Where I go berserk on my couch, tonight is the night
My favorite stars and my favorite me, Tonight is the night
When Natalie Portman comes to me
The sun always shines on TV, the sun always shines on TV
Tonight I ignore all the blood and tears that you create
I isolate and celebrate the screen
The sun always shines on TV, the sun always shines on TV
The lyrics of Tribeca's song The Sun Always Shines On TV depict a person who is completely engrossed in television and the fantasy world it presents. The repetition of the chorus, "the sun always shines on TV," emphasizes the artificial nature of the television world and how it can create a sense of detachment from reality. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is using television as a way to escape from their own problems and emotions, as they are "in love with myself" and ignoring "all the blood and tears that you create." This creates a sense of isolation and disconnection from others.
The lyrics also mention the singer's favorite stars and the appearance of Natalie Portman, highlighting the celebrity culture that television perpetuates. The use of first-person pronouns, "my favorite stars and my favorite me," emphasizes the narcissistic nature of this obsession with television and the self.
Overall, the lyrics of The Sun Always Shines On TV present a critique of the way television can create a false sense of happiness and escape, while also perpetuating troubling ideas around celebrity culture and the self.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun always shines on TV, the sun always shines on TV
No matter the time, the television screen is always bright and vibrant
Tonight I'm in love with myself, tonight is the night
I am feeling confident and happy with who I am right now
Where I go berserk on my couch, tonight is the night
I am going to let loose and have a lot of fun while I sit on my couch
My favorite stars and my favorite me, Tonight is the night
I am excited to see my favorite actors and actresses on TV, and I am feeling good about myself
When Natalie Portman comes to me
Metaphorically, when I see Natalie Portman on TV or in a movie, I feel happy and excited
Tonight I ignore all the blood and tears that you create
I am going to forget about any drama or negativity in my life and focus on enjoying myself
I isolate and celebrate the screen
I am distancing myself from the outside world and fully enjoying the entertainment on the TV
The sun always shines on TV, the sun always shines on TV
The bright and vibrant TV screen will always be there for me to enjoy
Contributed by Eli J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.