A Whisper in the Noise is a musical project formed in 2002 by rock composer… Read Full Bio ↴A Whisper in the Noise is a musical project formed in 2002 by rock composer West Thordson. Centered in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, United States Twin Cities metro, the group is known for their dark sound and unique instrumentation, as well as their effective live performances. Eschewing the more traditional use of guitar or heavy keyboards that might be associated with the band's umbral sound, the instrumentation of A Whisper in the Noise has included the cello, violin, French horn, synth/electronic keyboard, bass guitar, and percussion in some variation. The resulting minimalist expression, the unique arrangement of instruments, and the inclusion of visual media elements during live performance has seen the band described as "art rock".

The band has occasionally performed without the French horn or cello, though these instruments are used heavily on the live recording of their first album, Through the Ides of March.

The band's sound has been noted for fully incorporating the string and other orchestral instrumentation, a step different from similar rock and dark pop projects wherein strings are often added on as an afterthought or not given full room for expression and treated as integral elements within melodic musical structure. Other elements that mark the group's work are the inclusion of barely audible soundscapes of text (often derived from news broadcasts) and the persistence of slowly constructed piano arpeggios onto which other musical layers are added.

The themes dealt with lyrically are distinctly "dark" and keep with the tone of the music. The topics range from poetic reminiscences of lost or abandoned love, rage at cultural injustice, greed, and shallowness, and a kind of drifting melancholy that seems to hover on the edge of violence.

A Whisper in the Noise have performed consistently around the Twin Cities area. Additionally, they have toured the United States, Europe, and England at the All Tomorrow's Parties festival.

Live performances often but not always include still and moving images projected behind the group.

A Whisper in the Noise has typically been well-received by both critics and listeners. SouthSCENE declared them "a dark melee of some of the most innovative and mature musical styles of contemporary rock," and TreasureTunes praised the group's "dramatic, melancholic music."

A Whisper in the Noise played in the Rhâââ Lovely Festival in second quarter 2007 and along with a tour of Europe as well.

The lineup consists of:

West Thordson
Steve Yasgar
Matt Irwin
Hannah Murray
Chris Quinn
Sonja Larson
Nicholas Conner
Rachel Drehmann
Andrew Broste
Chris Rocha
Theodora Wynhoff

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Last Night
A Whisper in the Noise Lyrics

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Last night I fell into the sunset...
Into my heart... into my heartache
Last night its spell held me so long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Last Night" by A Whisper in the Noise are beautifully poignant and introspective, exploring themes of love, loss, and sorrow. The singer recounts falling into the sunset, a metaphor for the fleeting moments of happiness and beauty that we experience in life. However, this moment of tranquility is overshadowed by heartache and pain, which the singer falls into along with the sunset. The use of the word "spell" suggests the all-encompassing nature of this heartache, as if the singer is under some kind of dark magic that they cannot shake off.

Line by Line Meaning

Last night I fell into the sunset...
Yesterday, I experienced a deep emotional connection with the beauty of nature during the sunset.

Into my heart... into my heartache
This experience allowed me to confront and feel the pain and sadness that resides within me.

Last night its spell held me so long
The experience was so powerful that it captivated me for an extended period, leaving a profound impact on me.

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