Big Electric Cat
In 1989 musicians Paul Sadler and Deborah Denton moved from London to Sydney, Australia.
In 1991, taking the name derived from the Philip K. Dick sci-fi novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (later to become the movie Bladerunner) they were influenced by the films dark,futuristic and other worldly themes and formed Big Electric Cat.
Following several changes in the bands line-up,it was not until 1993 they were joined by local bassist David Block and that the current band was born. Read Full BioIn 1989 musicians Paul Sadler and Deborah Denton moved from London to Sydney, Australia.
In 1991, taking the name derived from the Philip K. Dick sci-fi novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (later to become the movie Bladerunner) they were influenced by the films dark,futuristic and other worldly themes and formed Big Electric Cat.
Following several changes in the bands line-up,it was not until 1993 they were joined by local bassist David Block and that the current band was born.Their live drummer was dropped in favour of a drum machine "Dr Ruth" named after the famous US sex therapist.
After sell out gigs across Australia the band recorded their 4 track demo "Suspira". After a chance meeting with the owner of Phantom Records in Sydney, he suggested sending their demo to the newly formed Goth label Cleopatra Records in Los Angeles.
They were offered a three album deal.
The band's first full album was titled "Dreams of a Mad King" and was released in 1994. Recorded at Damien Gerrard Studios in Sydney it contains the songs "Christabel", "Orchid Dreaming", "Paris Skyes" and "Red Roses" which defined their sound and since its release, has become a classic across the USA and Europe.
On the suggestion of Cleopatra label boss Brian Pereira the second release by the band was the seven track remix EP Burning Embers overseen by electronic guru Uberzone and was released in October 1995.
In 1997 the band embarked on the massive Congregation Tour of the USA with labelmates Christian Death and Switchblade Symphony.
On their return to Australia Deborah Denton left the band and Paul and David continued to record the second full length album "Eyelash".
Released in August 1997,the songs took a darker,electronic journey-the classic title track was dedicated to the recent death of Paul's father.
With more live commitments and increasing popularity William Jackson was recruited for keyboard duties, and when David Block quit unexpectedly later that year, he was replaced by maven Damien Gillette on bass.
Big Electric Cat were among one of the first handful Australian Gothic bands to break through to the USA.
Big Electric Cat's music continues to be released to a new generation of fans.
In 1991, taking the name derived from the Philip K. Dick sci-fi novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (later to become the movie Bladerunner) they were influenced by the films dark,futuristic and other worldly themes and formed Big Electric Cat.
Following several changes in the bands line-up,it was not until 1993 they were joined by local bassist David Block and that the current band was born. Read Full BioIn 1989 musicians Paul Sadler and Deborah Denton moved from London to Sydney, Australia.
In 1991, taking the name derived from the Philip K. Dick sci-fi novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (later to become the movie Bladerunner) they were influenced by the films dark,futuristic and other worldly themes and formed Big Electric Cat.
Following several changes in the bands line-up,it was not until 1993 they were joined by local bassist David Block and that the current band was born.Their live drummer was dropped in favour of a drum machine "Dr Ruth" named after the famous US sex therapist.
After sell out gigs across Australia the band recorded their 4 track demo "Suspira". After a chance meeting with the owner of Phantom Records in Sydney, he suggested sending their demo to the newly formed Goth label Cleopatra Records in Los Angeles.
They were offered a three album deal.
The band's first full album was titled "Dreams of a Mad King" and was released in 1994. Recorded at Damien Gerrard Studios in Sydney it contains the songs "Christabel", "Orchid Dreaming", "Paris Skyes" and "Red Roses" which defined their sound and since its release, has become a classic across the USA and Europe.
On the suggestion of Cleopatra label boss Brian Pereira the second release by the band was the seven track remix EP Burning Embers overseen by electronic guru Uberzone and was released in October 1995.
In 1997 the band embarked on the massive Congregation Tour of the USA with labelmates Christian Death and Switchblade Symphony.
On their return to Australia Deborah Denton left the band and Paul and David continued to record the second full length album "Eyelash".
Released in August 1997,the songs took a darker,electronic journey-the classic title track was dedicated to the recent death of Paul's father.
With more live commitments and increasing popularity William Jackson was recruited for keyboard duties, and when David Block quit unexpectedly later that year, he was replaced by maven Damien Gillette on bass.
Big Electric Cat were among one of the first handful Australian Gothic bands to break through to the USA.
Big Electric Cat's music continues to be released to a new generation of fans.
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Orchid Dreaming
Big Electric Cat Lyrics
Twice upon a time in a slowdive running low,
Such an empty paradise that always feels so cold.
Lost as lover's kisses that seek to hold you so,
Down those shadow steps, down those shadow steps I go.
And you'll take another, that you'll never know,
and you'll lose your love, for everything you hold,
to taste the orchids dreaming is sweeter than this life
to fade away the moment that you've always sacrificed.
A candle drowns in rain so deep inside your eyes,
Forever's sometimes never in your whispered lies.
I've heard this conversation I know which way to turn,
I've seen this tired emotion and watched it fade and burn.
And you'll take another, that you'll never know,
and you'll lose your love, for everything you hold,
to taste the orchids dreaming is sweeter than this life
to fade away the moment that you've always sacrificed.
I've heard this conversation I know which way to turn,
I've seen this tired emotion and watched it fade and burn.
And you'll take another, that you'll never know,
and you'll lose your love, for everything you hold,
to taste the orchids dreaming is sweeter than this life
to fade away the moment that you've always sacrificed.
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Twice upon a time a slowdive running low
Such an empty paradise that always feels so cold
Lost as lover's kisses that seek to hold you so
Down those shadows steps,down those shadows steps I go
And you'll take another ,that you'll never know
And you'll lose your love , for everything you hold
To taste the orchids dreaming is sweeter than this life
To fade away the moment that you've always sacrificed
A candle drowns in rain so deep inside your eyes
Forever sometimes never in your whispered lies
I've heard this conversations I know which way to turn
I've seen this emotion and watched it fade and burn
And you'll take another ,that you'll never know
And you'll lose your love,for everything you hold
To taste the orchids dreaming is sweeter than this life
To fade away the moment that you've always sacrificed
I've heard this conversation I know which way to turn
I've seen this tired emotion and watched it fade and burn
And you'll take another , that you'll never know
And you'll lose your love ,for everything you hold
To taste the orchids dreaming is sweeter than this life
3rf58hg
Twice upon a time a slowdive running low
Such an empty paradise that always feels so cold
Lost as lover's kisses that seek to hold you so
Down those shadows steps,down those shadows steps I go
And you'll take another ,that you'll never know
And you'll lose your love , for everything you hold
To taste the orchids dreaming is sweeter than this life
To fade away the moment that you've always sacrificed
A candle drowns in rain so deep inside your eyes
Forever sometimes never in your whispered lies
I've heard this conversations I know which way to turn
I've seen this emotion and watched it fade and burn
And you'll take another ,that you'll never know
And you'll lose your love,for everything you hold
To taste the orchids dreaming is sweeter than this life
To fade away the moment that you've always sacrificed
I've heard this conversation I know which way to turn
I've seen this tired emotion and watched it fade and burn
And you'll take another , that you'll never know
And you'll lose your love ,for everything you hold
To taste the orchids dreaming is sweeter than this life
Dulce Ma. I Sanchez Cruz
Thank you so much for the lyrics!
Damien Sanchez
this song was my ticket to self realization. .
Brian J. Carnevale
the last vestiges of the 80s
Vincent Sander
Sisters of Mercy rhythm section meets Kitchen of Distinction vocals
Pedro Ojete
This song is a master piace ✌✌
J Cridford
It's funny, I have had this album on CD for about 10 years - I put it on in the car the other day on a long journey and I don't think I ever appreciated how good it was. This, Rebecca and Instro are up there with Paris Skies for sure!
kemicon
The bass on this reminds me of 80s Billy Idol and the vocals a little bit like New Order. I'm digging it!
Gargula Valzer
Que pérola !
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
AdicktivelyCute
Never heard of them before, great song!