After 2 singles on different labels and a surprise number one hit as part of M/A/R/R/S's "Pump Up the Volume", they made two ground-breaking albums that placed them precariously in the indie scene - however they preferred the term "dream pop". These albums were 69 in 1988 and i in 1989.
Hard to place in terms of genre, 69 was more consciously indie, though that's not saying much, seen by some as part of a continuum that included jimi hendrix' more spaced-out offerings, miles davis and others - musically it asked questions and opened doors that have still to be explored. 'i' was a dramatic change, clearly slicker and smoother, and covering a wide variety of styles over twenty-six tracks (ten of which were short noise interludes). "i" also spawned A.R. Kane's best-known song in "A Love From Outer Space". Both albums achieved wide critical acclaim.
Follow up album New Clear Child (1994), was not received as well, the reasons being a believed lack of coherent direction and a feeling that the ideas were merely (admittedly excellent) re hashes of works that were completed more succinctly in the earlier 2 albums.
Rudy Tambala made ambient and dub influenced music under the name Sufi. Neither is currently involved in the music industry to any great extent. Post-A.R. Kane, Alex Ayuli was (possibly still is) a museum curator in the U.S. Russell Smith still DJ's rare soul 45s in UK and Europe and earns a living as a restorer/ decorator in South West France.
The Sun Falls Into the Sea
A.R. Kane Lyrics
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cast your shadows like dreams and whispers
and I can see your breath
the sun is on the sea, oh
The song "The Sun Falls Into the Sea" by A.R. Kane is a poetic masterpiece that delves into the theme of madness or insanity. The lyric "Insane" serves as an introductory word that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The next line, "cast your shadows like dreams and whispers," suggests that the singer is struggling with something intangible, perhaps hearing voices or experiencing hallucinations. The line "and I can see your breath" reinforces this idea, suggesting the singer is in a cold, dark place.
The rest of the lyric "the sun is on the sea, oh" provides a sharp contrast to the dreary and despairing first lines. The sun on the sea is a beautiful and peaceful image, but here it serves to highlight the singer's isolation from beauty and life. The use of the third person "your" instead of "our" adds to the sense of separation and highlights the singer's struggle to connect with reality and other people.
Overall, "The Sun Falls Into the Sea" is a haunting and evocative song that captures the raw emotions of madness and loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Insane
Feeling mentally unstable and unable to comprehend reality
Cast your shadows like dreams and whispers
Projecting your thoughts and desires in a vague and indistinct manner
And I can see your breath
Observing the physical manifestation of your presence and existence
The sun is on the sea, oh
Witnessing the beauty and tranquility of nature as the sun sets on the ocean
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