About Jeroen Search:
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About Jeroen Search:
eroen Search simultaneously is one of techno’s most influential producers and well-kept public secrets. Consistently putting out quality music since the mid nineties on among many others his own genre-shaping Search imprint, he still resides where he has been for many years now; the absolute cutting edge.
Named by many as a source of inspiration, Jeroen Search embodies a clear and honest interpretation of techno. His tracks, while audibly open to new and exciting musical influences, always remain true to that typical, inimitable Search-sound. He has seen little to no need to completely reinvent himself at any stage as most, if not all, of his work communicates itself with great ease due to its truly timeless nature.
Starting out in 1993 under the DJ Groovehead alias with one of the first releases on X-Trax Records, Jeroen has so far put out his music on many respected labels such as Figure SPC, M_Rec LTD, Traut, Coincidence Records, and A&S, the latter he co-owns with friend and colleague Dimi Angélis. One of his personal highlights has been the ability to do two releases on Jeff Mills’ Axis/6277 label, one solo (New Reality EP) and one as Counterpart (The Martian Mystique).
Jeroen’s approach to music production is an unorthodox one; he records all his tracks in a single take and does all his editing live. Constantly pushing his creativity by trying to get the most out of a minimal setup Jeroen remains active in the studio and he now has new releases lined up on Sect, Affin and Gynoid Audio.
Jeroen Search live, which he debuted at Berghain in 2009, is more than just an excellent showcase of his work. It’s a journey through the vast landscape of techno, with an expert storyteller at the helm. When booked for a DJ-set, Jeroen always aims to show a unique and alternate side of himself as an artist; bringing along some gems that other DJ’s may have overlooked or under appreciated, a Search DJ-set is bound to be something special.
About Dimi Angélis
When considering his status as beloved and respected member of the contemporary Amsterdam techno scene, it’s sometimes easy to forget Dimi Angélis was among the founding members of the very culture that helped shape it. Promoting illegal raves and warehouse parties and putting his first needle on a record back when “underground” was still a defineable term, Dimi now holds well over a decade of international DJ-ing experience. It shouldn’t come as a suprise then that this is directly reflected by his record collection, musical knowledge and technical ability which all easily match and in most cases surpass that of many.
Such an extensive frame of reference enables Dimi to look at “techno” through a unique and highly personal lense. Well aware of the genre’s fluid boundaries, ever-changing trends and the impact of continually developing technology, Dimi is able to elegantly step outside of the pre-determined fabric and in a sense mold its essential elements into something that feels familiar but upon more careful observation, or rather listening, is actually quite special.
Putting personality and outspoken taste first, his DJ-sets are always remarkable and at no point predictable, more so because he does not believe in easy pleasing. Strongly opinionated and unafraid to speak on his thoughts, the records and flow incorporated in a Dimi Angélis set are equally straightforward and honest. What you see is in Dimi’s case really what you get, but it always comes wrapped in something appropriately unexpected.
In 2003 he joined forces with good friend Jeroen Search and together they have since launched multiple successful projects including outstanding live-acts “Counterpart” and “Dimi Angélis and Jeroen Search” as well as their own newly founded vinyl-only imprint, “A&S”. Under the first mentioned guise of Counterpart they are responsible for lauded EP’s such as “Ion” 01 and 02 on the sub-label of Rachmad’s Scorp of the same name, “Oxygenating” and “The Next Level” on Audiosculpture and “The Martian Mystique” on Jeff Mills’s Mission (6277/Axis). More recently they have put out characteristic, quality techno on their own A&S, Balans, Stockholm LTD, Smallville, Figure SPC and Traut as simply Dimi Angélis and Jeroen Search.
Dimi’s list of played clubs and festivals is nothing short of respectably long and includes Awakenings, Kozzmozz, Tresor, Rex, Berghain, Doornroosje, Paradiso, Dekmantel, Welcome to the Future, Free Your Mind, Rockit, Mysteryland, Club One, Stubnitz and even the late Innercity. Clearly deeming this list to be far from long enough however, Dimi’s set on doing in the future what he’s always done and still does best; play great techno, make you move your feet until they’re sore and give you a little something to smilingly contemplate when you’re back home.
The World
A&S Lyrics
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Forsaken dream
In silence grieves
World, a mourning sky
A weeping sea
Abonded lies
Lost is the cadence of the heart,
Broken strings, a promise torn apart
Dying echo, a story yet untold.
World, forgotten words
Forsaken love
In silence yearns
World, a whispered song
A gentle sign
Discarded burns
Lost is the memory of time,
Broken wires, a vision out of line
Lost is the chorus of life,
Fading air borne away to die
World, forgotten faith
Forsaken hope
In silence falls
World, a murmured wish
A uttered cry
Rejected calls
World, clinging to the sun
World, a promise yet to come
World, clutching at a dream
Of the few who rise to redeem
World...
The song "The World" by A&S is a melancholic and somber ballad that speaks about a world that is forgotten, forsaken, and lost. The lyrics convey a sense of mourning, grief, and desperation that the world is in deep trouble and crying out for help. The first stanza of the song paints a picture of a deserted world that is mourning its lost dreams and hopes. The second stanza speaks about the world's forgotten words and love that's yearning to be remembered. The chorus highlights the world's forgotten faith and hope and how it falls in silence, unheard and unaided. In the end, the song speaks about the world holding on to the sun and a promise yet to come, clutching at a dream of those who rise to redeem.
The meaning of the song is left to the interpretation of the listener, but it seems to be a commentary on the state of the world today. It's a world that's lost its way, forgotten its values, and has nothing left to hold on to. The song speaks about the world's broken promises, lost music, and forgotten faith. However, all is not lost, and there's still a glimmer of hope. The song ends on a note of resilience, with the world clinging to its dreams and a promise yet to come, reflecting the belief that things can get better.
Line by Line Meaning
World, forgotten child
The world is like a child that has been neglected and abandoned, left alone to fend for itself.
Forsaken dream
The dreams and aspirations of the world have been abandoned and forgotten, never to be realized.
In silence grieves
The world is filled with a deep sense of sadness and mourning, but it does not express its grief out loud.
World, a mourning sky
The sky is a reflection of the world, and it too is filled with sorrow and sadness, mourning the loss of what has been forgotten.
A weeping sea
The sea is like a person crying tears of sadness for the world and all that has been lost.
Abandoned lies
The world is full of lies and broken promises, left behind by those who have abandoned it.
Lost is the cadence of the heart,
The world has lost its heart and soul, and everything that once gave it rhythm and meaning.
Broken strings, a promise torn apart
Broken promises and shattered dreams are all that is left of the world's once beautiful melodies.
Lost is the music of the soul,
The world has lost its connection to the music of the soul, the deep and powerful feelings that once gave it life and meaning.
Dying echo, a story yet untold.
The world is fading away, its story left unfinished, unknown, and unheard.
World, forgotten words
The world has forgotten the power of words, and how they can be used to heal and transform.
Forsaken love
The world has lost its capacity to love, and is now filled with hate, anger, and bitterness.
In silence yearns
Despite its quiet nature, the world yearns for something more, something that will bring it back to life and give it meaning again.
World, a whispered song
The world is like a song that is barely audible, only heard by those who are truly listening.
A gentle sign
There are signs of hope, small glimmers of light that remind us that there is still beauty to be found in the world.
Discarded burns
The world's discarded dreams and aspirations are like embers that still burn, waiting to be reignited and brought back to life.
Lost is the memory of time,
The world has lost its sense of time and history, forgetting the lessons of the past and failing to learn from them.
Broken wires, a vision out of line
The world's connections are broken and its vision of the future is distorted, leading it further away from the truth.
Lost is the chorus of life,
The world has lost its sense of harmony and unity, forgetting that we are all in this together, and that our struggles and triumphs are all interconnected.
Fading air borne away to die
The world's hopes and dreams are like a fading breath, slowly drifting away, unable to be sustained.
World, forgotten faith
The world has lost its faith in something greater than itself, in something that can inspire and uplift us all.
Forsaken hope
The world has lost its hope, its belief that things can be better, that we can make a difference.
In silence falls
Despite its quiet nature, the world is consumed by a sense of despair, as everything it once held dear slips away.
World, a murmured wish
The world's wishes and desires are like a whisper, barely heard but still present, waiting to be acknowledged and fulfilled.
A uttered cry
There are moments when the world cries out in pain and anguish, unable to contain the sadness that threatens to overwhelm it.
Rejected calls
The world's calls for help are often ignored, rejected by those who should be listening and responding with compassion and understanding.
World, clinging to the sun
Despite everything, the world still holds on to the hope that there is something bright and beautiful on the horizon, something that can bring it back to life.
World, a promise yet to come
The world is like a promise that has yet to be fulfilled, waiting for the right moment to blossom and reveal its true potential.
World, clutching at a dream
The world is like a dream that has slipped from its grasp, but it still holds on, refusing to let go of the hope that it can be realized.
Of the few who rise to redeem
There are those who rise up to redeem the world, to bring it back from the brink and help it realize its true potential.
World...
The world is an enigma, full of contradictions, but still holding untold beauty and wonder for those willing to seek it out.
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