feryin kaya: bass guitar
berke can … Read Full Bio ↴dilara sakpınar: vocals, synth
feryin kaya: bass guitar
berke can özcan: drums, percussion
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arda erboz: guitars, trombone
seçil kuran: vibraphone, percussion
Starting their musical journey back in 2004, 123, in other words "one, two, three", released their debut album "aksel" in November 2009. "aksel" included 14 songs, that tells the story of a boy named aksel, an owl and a whale. "aksel" is a cd/book with 230 pages of illustrations made by Huban Korman. In May 2010, the band released an ep named "stereo love", that contains 6 tracks. Just before the end of 2010, 123's third album "arve" was released. "arve" has 15 songs, and it's actually the second part of the story that was started in the album "aksel". "arve" is also a cd/book with 190 pages of photography taken by Irmak Altiner. The Norwegian trumpeter Arve Henriksen is a featured guest on the title song "arve". Another album entitled "anja" is being produced which is the conclusion story that started with "aksel", but before "anja", the band released their fourth album "LARA" in january 2012. "LARA" puts the emphasis on Dilara’s mesmerizing voice and poignant lyrics. The album also features three notable guest musicians - İlhan Erşahin plays saxophone on "Sun in the arms of love", Hakan Kurşun sings and plays guitar on "Yokuz" and percussionist Arto Tunçboyacıyan sings and plays on "Trip". All four albums of the band can be bought online through mikrop gramofon's web site. They can also all be bought on itunes.
123 is also known for its symphonic work. the band played with two different symphony orchestras conducted by ender sakpinar. more symphonic concerts will be following.
The band has played at many international events such as;
Istambul Agora Festival (Sao Paolo), Kolaj Istanbul (Paris), Glimps Festival (Ghent), Mini Europe Tour by Elle (Turin, Straubing, Munich, Oslo), Şimdi-Now (Stuttgart), Berlin Jazz Festival (Berlin), 0090 Kunstenfestival (Antwerp), Bridge to Turkey Festival (Munich), 123 feat. Gunnar Halle at Nordik Festival (Istanbul), Kings of Convenience + 123 at Nordik Festival (Istanbul), Efes One Love Festival (Istanbul), Urban Festival (Istanbul), Babylon Sound Garden Festival (Istanbul), Contemporary Festival (Istanbul), International Istanbul Jazz Festival (Istanbul) and Akbank Jazz Festival (Istanbul).
Machine
123 Lyrics
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At the sugar candy store
Where the barman lays
On the bloodstained floor
and the cocktails
He won't be serving anymore
To the swingers
And the roustabouts
And the carnivore queen
Who's looking for the 3 scrooges
Who are nowhere to be seen
And life's just a bowl of cherries
For the fruit machine
The taking of Peckham
1..2..3..1..2..3
Fifteen men on a dead man's chest
They robbed him blind,
then dumb
And then deaf
And they left him there bleeding
On the pavement to die
And he went to that
Great high-rise block in the sky
And the hands that do the dishes
Feel as soft as your face
Then they rob you of your pension
And they ransack your place
Still, you u try to forgive
Like the Babby Jesus did
Though it's so hard to be a saint
In the flats where you live
And you'll live there forever
And the day that you die
when you'll go to that
Big high-rise block in the sky
And you'll meet the Babby Jesus
So you'll know you're in Heaven
And you'll get back the years
That yo gave
In the taking of Peckham
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The song "Machine" by 123 begins with an analogy. It compares a particular scene to Saint Valentine's Day at a sugar candy store, where the barman is lying on the bloodstained floor. The barman, who serves wines and cocktails, is no longer able to continue serving to the swingers, roustabouts, and carnivore queen looking for the three men who are nowhere to be seen. The singer then expresses his existentialist views through the line "life's just a bowl of cherries for the fruit machine," indicating that life appears to be unfair, like gambling. The song, then, drifts its focus to the rather tragic scenario of a man bleeding on the pavement, left to die after being robbed by fifteen men. The lyrics evoke themes of poverty and injustice, casting a shadow over the listener's mind with lines like "the hands that do the dishes feel as soft as your face," which could be a metaphor for the degree of disparity in society, where people in lower-income jobs tend to be mistreated and taken advantage of.
The final section of the song features lyrics that reflect the sentiments of those who feel stuck in their lot in life, in council flats where they feel powerless, with the hope of meeting the Baby Jesus in heaven who welcomes them and makes them feel redeemed. The idea is that in the afterlife, they will get back the years that they gave in the taking of Peckham, the place where they had to survive in harsh conditions. The juxtaposition of the smooth melody with the raw lyrics perfectly represents the struggles of people and the harsh reality of life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's like Saint Valentine's Day
This situation is similar to a day where love is celebrated
At the sugar candy store
In this place or situation filled with sweetness and happiness
Where the barman lays
In a place where the bartender is lying down
On the bloodstained floor
The floor is stained with blood
With all the wines
Despite all the types of wine available
and the cocktails
And even the mixed drinks
He won't be serving anymore
The bartender won't be able to serve anymore due to the situation
To the swingers
To those who enjoy a lively and carefree lifestyle
And the roustabouts
And the workers who do odd jobs and travel around
And the carnivore queen
And the woman who enjoys meat greatly
Who's looking for the 3 scrooges
Who is searching for three stingy individuals
Who are nowhere to be seen
But are currently absent and can't be found
And life's just a bowl of cherries
Life is just a happy and carefree experience
For the fruit machine
For those who gamble without much thought and let fate take over
The taking of Peckham
A reference to a heist that occurred in Peckham, London
1..2..3..1..2..3
A rhythmic countdown
Fifteen men on a dead man's chest
Fifteen men who are rejoicing at their recent success
They robbed him blind,
They stole from him without leaving anything behind
then dumb
And then did not reveal the details of the robbery
And then deaf
And then ignored any questions or doubts about the situation
And they left him there bleeding
They abandoned him while he was bleeding and injured
On the pavement to die
On the street where he would meet his end
And he went to that
The dead man went to
Great high-rise block in the sky
A metaphorical skyscraper in heaven
And the hands that do the dishes
Referring to the hands of a cleaner or housekeeper
Feel as soft as your face
Their hands are soft to the touch, just like your face
Then they rob you of your pension
Then they steal your retirement funds
And they ransack your place
And they thoroughly search and steal from your home
Still, you u try to forgive
Despite this, you try to let go of your anger and resentment
Like the Babby Jesus did
Like how Baby Jesus would forgive those who wronged him
Though it's so hard to be a saint
Although it's difficult to be a forgiving and righteous person
In the flats where you live
In the apartment building where you reside
And you'll live there forever
And you'll never be able to leave that place
And the day that you die
The day of your passing
when you'll go to that
When you'll arrive at
Big high-rise block in the sky
A towering structure in heaven
And you'll meet the Babby Jesus
And you'll encounter Baby Jesus
So you'll know you're in Heaven
So that you'll be certain that you've entered heaven
And you'll get back the years
You'll regain the time
That yo gave
That you have given up in the past
In the taking of Peckham
Referring back to the previous heist in Peckham
Contributed by Scarlett J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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