Switchblade Symphony
Switchblade Symphony was a San Francisco, CA, USA, darkwave band formed by composer Susan Wallace and vocalist Tina Root, in 1989. During its lifetime, the band had two live guitarists, first Robin Jacobs, then George Earth (ex-Red Elvises) and also two live drummers, first Eric Gebow (now with Blue Man Group), and then Scott van Shoick. Their début album was "Serpentine Gallery" (1995, Cleopatra) and their last original album was "The Three Calamities" (May 1999, Cleopatra). Read Full BioSwitchblade Symphony was a San Francisco, CA, USA, darkwave band formed by composer Susan Wallace and vocalist Tina Root, in 1989. During its lifetime, the band had two live guitarists, first Robin Jacobs, then George Earth (ex-Red Elvises) and also two live drummers, first Eric Gebow (now with Blue Man Group), and then Scott van Shoick. Their début album was "Serpentine Gallery" (1995, Cleopatra) and their last original album was "The Three Calamities" (May 1999, Cleopatra).
Their music combined orchestral synth's, industrial rock / trip-hop beats and ethereal, sometimes operatic, vocals. Thus, their original and influential sound was created, often defying comparison.
Switchblade Symphony broke up in 1999, after which Tina Root started other projects: solo Tre Lux and Small Halo with George Earth.
Their music combined orchestral synth's, industrial rock / trip-hop beats and ethereal, sometimes operatic, vocals. Thus, their original and influential sound was created, often defying comparison.
Switchblade Symphony broke up in 1999, after which Tina Root started other projects: solo Tre Lux and Small Halo with George Earth.
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Switchblade Symphony Lyrics
Iridescent eyes, of the seahorse rise. Treasure she loves, others despise. A shooting star shan't fall very far. Dim fire flies, held in glass jars. April showers brings may flowers. Dazzling dust, tossed in wind gusts. The trap door is open. The window half closed. The tapestry curtain wildly blows.
London Bridge did fall down. My fair lady nearly drown. What is the reason to lock her up, when already she has such rotton luck?
Braceletes of silver adorn my wrists. Candy kissed from sugar lips.
London Bridge did fall down. My fair lady nearly drown. What is the reason to lock her up? Why already she has such rotton luck? London Bridge did fall down my fair lady nearly drown. What is the reason to lock her up? When already she has such rotton luck?
London bridge is falling down falling down, falling down London Bridge is falling down... my fair lady. Take the key and lock her up lock her up, lock her up, take the key and lock her up... my fair lady.
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Jimmie Joint
Iridescent eyes of the seahorse rise
Treasures she loves, others despise
A shooting star shan't fall very far
Dim fireflies held in glass jars
April showers bring may flowers
Dazzling dusts tossed in wind gusts
The trapdoor is open, the window half closed
The tapestry curtain vivaciously grows
London bridge did fall down
My fair lady nearly drowned
What is the reason to lock her up
When already she had such rotten luck?
Bracelets of silver adorn my wrists
Candy kisses from sugared lips
Candy kisses me, kisses me
London bridge did fall down
My fair lady nearly drowned
The London bridge did fall down
My fair lady nearly drowned
London bridge is falling down
Falling down, falling down
London bridge is falling down
My fair lady
Take the key and lock her up
Lock her up, lock her up
Take the key and lock her up
My fair lady
Matheus Lopes Tangerino
Irridescent eyes of the seahorse rise
Treasure she loves
Others dispise
A shooting star shan't fall very far
Dim fireflies held in glass jars
April showers brings May flowers
Dazzling dust tossed in wind gusts
The trap door is open
The window half closed
The tapestry curtain vivaciously closed
London bridge did fall down
My fair lady nearly drowned
What is the reason to lock her up
When already she's had such rotten luck
Bracelets of silver adorn my wrists
Candy kisses from sugared lips
Candy kisses me
Kisses me
The London bridge did fall down
My fair lady nearly drowned
(My fair lady)
The London bridge did fall down
My fair lady nearly drowned
(My fair lady)
London bridge is falling down
Falling down
Falling down
London bridge is falling down
My fair lady
Take the key and lock her up
Lock her up
Lock her up
Take the key and lock her up
My fair lady
Ferrah Kitsune
I love that dark feeling it gives, its so beautiful. Sickeningly so. I cannot live without it...Their style was completely unique... anyone know of anything that comes close to this sound?
Emine Nur
you can take a look at inkubus sukkubus, their style is gothic rock too
FileAssassin
A few songs from Love Is Colder Than Death have similarities. With more emphasis on neoclassical though
202d
Marilyn Manson, Type o Negative.
202d
Opal, Mazzy Star, Fear of God, Neurosis, Godflesh. Sisters of Mercy, some PJ Harvey.
MrFusselig
Reminds me a bit of the "Untoten" from Germany
Jimmie Joint
Iridescent eyes of the seahorse rise
Treasures she loves, others despise
A shooting star shan't fall very far
Dim fireflies held in glass jars
April showers bring may flowers
Dazzling dusts tossed in wind gusts
The trapdoor is open, the window half closed
The tapestry curtain vivaciously grows
London bridge did fall down
My fair lady nearly drowned
What is the reason to lock her up
When already she had such rotten luck?
Bracelets of silver adorn my wrists
Candy kisses from sugared lips
Candy kisses me, kisses me
London bridge did fall down
My fair lady nearly drowned
The London bridge did fall down
My fair lady nearly drowned
London bridge is falling down
Falling down, falling down
London bridge is falling down
My fair lady
Take the key and lock her up
Lock her up, lock her up
Take the key and lock her up
My fair lady
YSBH
@Paperbag Empress Records no, it isn't, feck off
Paperbag Empress Records
Isn't it "take the key and lock the door" with that British accent?
Princess CBD
Thank you for re-introducing me to this beautifulness, Boulet Brothers! I'm a huuuuge fan of female fronted bands like Lacuna Coil, Eyes Set to Kill, Kidney Thieves, Epica, Spike 1000 etc. Looking forward to getting better aquatinted with Switchblade Symphony all over again.
Much love to all!
-A Pretty Little Weirdo From Alabama