In 1997, Fredrik Janáček joined –123 min; a musical addition that was critical for the future development of the band. This bassist of Swedish origin honed his skills by playing in the Scandinavian group Isildurs Bane (which released several self-produced albums) and two Czech bands - Sluneční orchestr (The Sun Orchestra - three CDs for BMG, Warner Music & Faust Records, respectively) and Sluníčko (The Little Sun – one CD for BMG). In Fredrik, Zdeněk Bína found a musical soul mate and fellow songwriter, and he quickly became a cornerstone of –123 min.’s distinctive sound. Together, they now form the creative nucleus of the band.
In 1999, they released their debut album Shooba Dooba (recorded with drummer Václav Zima), an album which took the Czech music critics and culture by storm. The album received several of the nation’s top musical prizes: the Newcomer of the Year award in the two most prestigious Czech musical magazines – Rock & Pop and Rock Report – and the 1999 Czech Grammy from the Akademie popularní hudby (Popular Music Academy, APH) for Best New Artist.
This achievement was all the more remarkable in that they achieved this by breaking into the mainstream and garnering major critical and commercial interest without any affiliation or support from a major label, a point that reflects the independent and self-reliant spirit of -123 min. Since then, “the Minutes” (as they are known informally) have hardly been able to keep up with the increasing demand for their music and live shows; performances which are always notable for their unrestrained improvisation and charismatic energy which demands your attention and draws you in.
In May 2000, Emil Valach, then playing with Bára Basiková and Liquid Harmony (Sony Music), joined –123 min. as the new drummer. With this line-up, the band returned to the studio to record Try, an album with a wider musical scope than the previous. The album was released in March 2001. The group then signed with the distinguished independent label Indies Records, which issued their third album Home? in 2002, a record that further explored the edges of –123 min.’s ever-expanding boundaries of musical influences and interests.
Although the band has achieved widespread critical and commercial success, their music remains off the radar of contemporary Czech radio due to the reluctance of local programmers to play and promote any local bands who sing in languages other than Czech; a point, however, that should only underscore the creative and popular potential of the group. Despite utilizing English lyrics and a non-traditional sound, they continue to build and draw large interest within and across diverse alternative and grassroots musical networks that span the globe. These people recognize that the music of –123 min. has never been calculated. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why –123 min. were again nominated for the Czech Anděl Award (Angel; formerly known as the Czech Grammy) in 2002, in the prestigious category of Best Rock Album of the Year, for their album Home?.
On New Years Eve 2002, Emil Valach left the band to pursue his individual interests in computerized music. Since January 2003, Martin Vajgl (previously of the band Vltava – five albums on EMI and Sony Music), has been the drummer of –123 min., and it is with this stellar line-up that the band toured clubs and festivals throughout Europe and North America during 2003.
In May 2004, the band went on an extraordinary tour throughout the Czech Republic and Poland as -123 min. XL, i.e. augmenting their sound with keyboards, brass and percussion and an enhanced stage setting. The tour was partly perpetuated in a recording that resulted in the band’s longed-for first live record XL Live, which was released in September 2004.
In 2005, they have signed with Humbug, a sub-label of Universal Music, and named their 5th album Mom. For this album –123 min. were nominated for the Czech Grammy (Anděl) in the "Best Sound" category.
2007 Autumn - Unplugged Tour: Minutes are playing new and older songs in acoustic suit.
In April 2008 Martin Vajgl leaves the band and is replaced by Miloš Dvořáček.
-123 min. announced their split in December 2009, only weeks after the release of their last studio album Dream.
2016: After seven long years the band comes back to scene - on June 11th 2016, under new name minus123minut they played their gig at festival [festival]Votvírák[/festival] in Milovice (CZ). In autumn 2016 there will be: COMEBACK TOUR 2016 - more than 20 gigs in CZ and SK.
The renewed band members are:
Zdeněk Bína - vocals, guitars, texts, music
Fredrik Janáček - bass guitar, contrabass, texts
Daniel Šoltis - drums
No More Day
-123 min. Lyrics
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I have to find you right now
I get these kicks all time
I've got so much to share
I'm so happy with you, baby
'Cause you take me as I am
I hope you have forgiven
It wont repeat
I was gropin' in the dark
But I know who I am now
No more day - no more night
We will never, you and I
Tear this apart
Begin from the start
Still the end, it seems so far
No more praying - no more fights
Being tender now we might
Escape from the rain
See fruits of our strain
Finnally be free from pain
I'm so grateful when you tell me
That you don't mind
Having breakfast at two
Without a single dime
Eating jazz for dinner
Supper: blues for two
Still you dig the riffs
I'm feeding you
No more day...
The first verse of -123 min.'s song No More Day appears to be about someone desperately trying to find their lover, as they run down the street to be with them. The singer confesses that they enjoy spending time with their lover and feel happy and content because their lover accepts them for who they are, despite their past mistakes. They also express gratitude for their lover's forgiveness since they admit to "foolin' around" in the past. The singer promises that they have now learnt their lesson and made peace with their identity.
The chorus seems to emphasize a newfound sense of peace and love in the relationship. The singer declares that there will be no more hardships or conflicts between them, as they start anew. The end of their journey together may seem far away, but they are confident that they will get there in the end. The second verse focuses on the little moments and memories that the couple shares together. The singer appreciates that their partner is happy just spending time with them, even if they're not doing anything particularly impressive or expensive. They also mention their shared love of music, particularly jazz and blues, which they use to feed each other's souls.
Overall, the song seems to be about finding peace, love, and acceptance in a romantic relationship. The singer acknowledges their past mistakes and expresses gratitude for their partner's forgiveness. They vow to start anew and to build a better future together. Through the little moments of shared intimacy in everyday life, they find joy and meaning in their journey together, and they are confident that they will reach their destination in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Runnin' down the street
I am in a hurry to find you
I have to find you right now
My urgency to be with you is overwhelming
I get these kicks all time
Being with you gives me an absolute thrill
I've got so much to share
I have a lot to offer in this relationship
I'm so happy with you, baby
You bring me immense happiness and joy
'Cause you take me as I am
You accept me for who I truly am
I hope you have forgiven
I hope you have forgiven me for my past mistakes
I was foolin' around
I cheated on you earlier
It wont repeat
I vow to not hurt you like that again
I was gropin' in the dark
I was stuck in a bad place while I made that mistake
But I know who I am now
I have gained clarity on my life and identity
No more day - no more night
There will be no more pain, there will be only light
We will never, you and I
Together as a team, we will never ever let each other down
Tear this apart
We won't let anything tear us apart
Begin from the start
We will start anew with a clean slate
Still the end, it seems so far
Although the end goal seems far away, we will stay strong
No more praying - no more fights
There will be no more anger or disputes between us
Being tender now we might
Together we can be gentle with each other
Escape from the rain
We can escape from any pain or sadness together
See fruits of our strain
We will see our hard work and efforts pay off
Finnally be free from pain
We can finally be free from any emotional hurt
I'm so grateful when you tell me
When you express gratitude towards me, it means a lot
That you don't mind
It's great to know that you don't have any issues with me
Having breakfast at two
Our unconventional habits don't bother you
Without a single dime
Money doesn't matter as much as our relationship does
Eating jazz for dinner
We enjoy unconventional things together, like jazz music for dinner
Supper: blues for two
We spend time together, enjoying each other's company
Still you dig the riffs
You still enjoy the unique aspects of our relationship
I'm feeding you
I am taking care of you and providing you with love and care
Contributed by Evan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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