Cunningham also runs Werk Discs; the label had something of a hit in 2008 with Zomby’s "Where Were U in '92?", and its roster runs from the street-bass sounds of Philadelphia’s Starkey to the brilliant instrumental hiphop of Lukid and Lone.
Much of Actress’ music is deliberately lo-fi, suffused with the slippery grit of encoding errors and low-bitrate YouTube videos, to the point that the distortion and compression become strangely beautiful in their own right. It’s the modern-day equivalent of boom-bap hiphop’s preference for scratchy wax, which makes sense, since today’s crate-diggers are increasingly discovering the musical past not through thrift-store vinyl, but dubious VHS dubs uploaded to the web, grainy and flickering with errant pixels.
Actress’ music has continued to evolve across singles for Prime Numbers, Nonplus, and Honest Jon's, taking on even greater range and depth, but without losing its own particular character. His second album, "Splazsh", came out on Honest Jon’s at the end of May 2010, combining his previously used compression tricks and lo-fi atmosphere's with a more prominent sample collage technique; techno as re-imagined by Kurt Schwitters.
His third album, R.I.P (released in April of 2012) saw Actress stepping into a more ambient realm, with the 4/4 kick receding into the background in favour of more abstract analogue textures. The album follows a sort of narrative, providing a soundtrack for death and the afterlife; the reduction of beat-based compositions seems to have arrived with an increase in conceptuality.
There are other atists known as Actress:
2) Former chaos / 'noise rock' band, from Wiesbaden, Germany. After numerous gigs in Germany and Luxembourg, it was time to conquer new landscapes. These 3 young boys combine the best of Converge, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Botch and other noisy cult bands. They also shared the stage with artists such as: Daughters, Zann, Eaves, Loftus, Tephra, Hewhocorrupts, Seven Bowls Of Wrath, Endless Inertia, Since By Man, Trainwreck, Planes Mistaken For Stars and many others. They now perform under the new name Radare.
3) Duo of brothers Aaron and Josh Ficchi in Hollywood, Ca. Electro-synth-pop, they released Dress It Up In Stereo EP in 2009. Available as free download at their label page: http://rcrdlbl.com/artists/Actress/music - http://www.myspace.com/actress
4) Actress was an American rock band featuring Johnny Thunders (vocals/guitar), Arthur "Killer" Kane (bass), Rick Rivets (guitar) and Billy Murcia (drums). In 1971, soon after some demos were recorded, David Johansen joined as vocalist forming the original line-up of the legendary New York Dolls. The same year Rivets was replaced by Sylvain Sylvain and Murcia died (at age 21) the following year after a Dolls concert. Jerry Nolan filled in as drummer. This is the line-up on the Dolls debut album.
"Actress: Birth Of The New York Dolls" was released containing all the Actress demo recordings. Recordings of the original Dolls line-up were released on the "After The Storm" LP in 1985 and "Lipstick Killers" in 1990.
It's Too Late
Actress Lyrics
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There's somethin' wrong here, there can be no denyin'.
One of us is changin', or maybe we've just stopped tryin'.
And it's too late, baby now, it's too late,
Though we really did try to make it.
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide,
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no.
It used to be so easy, livin' here with you.
You were light and breezy, an' I knew just what to do.
Now you look so unhappy, and I feel like a fool.
And it's too late, baby now, it's too late,
Though we really did try to make it.
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide,
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no.
There'll be good times again for me and you,
But we just can't stay together; don't you feel it too?
Still I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you.
And it's too late, baby now, it's too late,
Though we really did try to make it. (we can't make it)
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide,
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.
It's too late baby, it's too late now darling
It's too late.
Actress's song "It's Too Late" is a poignant ballad about the end of a romantic relationship. The lyrics capture the essence of a couple drifting apart after trying to make it work. The first verse sets the tone, as the singer stays in bed all morning, using time as a means of escape. But, as the verse goes on, she acknowledges that something is wrong between her and her partner. She wonders if one of them is changing or if they've just stopped trying. This introduces the central theme of the song, the idea that relationships require effort and work to be successful.
The chorus, "And it's too late, baby now, it's too late, Though we really did try to make it. Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide, And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no," speaks to the difficulty of admitting when a relationship is over. Despite the effort, something inside has died, and the singer cannot pretend otherwise. The second verse evokes nostalgia for the past, describing how things used to be easy and light. But now, there is unhappiness and a sense of foolishness.
The song ends with a message of hope that love will come again, but not with this partner. While the relationship is over, the love they shared once was real and something to be cherished. The final lines repeat the chorus, emphasizing that it is truly too late to turn back time and save the relationship.
Overall, Actress's "It's Too Late" is a heartbreaking song about the end of a relationship that the singer had once wanted to work. The lyrics are powerful and evocative, painting a picture of two people who have grown apart and can no longer find common ground. The song captures the pain of loss and the difficulty of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Stayed in bed all mornin' just to pass the time.
I lay in bed this morning with no purpose or direction.
There's somethin' wrong here, there can be no denyin'.
I sense a problem in our relationship and it cannot be ignored.
One of us is changin', or maybe we've just stopped tryin'.
We are no longer on the same page or putting in the effort to make things work.
And it's too late, baby now, it's too late,
Though we really did try to make it.
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide,
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no.
Our relationship has reached an irreversible point of no return. Our efforts to reconcile have failed and I cannot pretend that everything is fine anymore.
It used to be so easy, livin' here with you.
You were light and breezy, an' I knew just what to do.
Now you look so unhappy, and I feel like a fool.
Our time together was once effortless and enjoyable. Now, seeing you unhappy, I feel like a failure and regretful about our future.
There'll be good times again for me and you,
But we just can't stay together; don't you feel it too?
Still I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you.
Although we may experience happiness in the future, it is best for us to end our relationship now. Despite our struggles, I am grateful for the good times and the love we once shared.
And it's too late, baby now, it's too late,
Though we really did try to make it. (we can't make it)
Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide,
And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Our relationship has come to a definitive conclusion. We gave it our all, but it just wasn't enough. I can no longer pretend or mask my feelings about the situation.
It's too late baby, it's too late now darling
It's too late.
It's over between us and there's no turning back at this point.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID JOHANSEN, JOHNNY THUNDERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
bm631
This video popped up and everything Katherine says is 100% true. So I wanted to drop some of the revelations I’ve had in the last four months of study, work, and life.
Okay. So I’m 26, I literally just got done with my first semester of grad school for my degree in Acting and I’ve been working at this crazy career choice since 2012. I didn’t start acting until I was 18 and when I did, I realized that I needed to take this shot because I never felt anything fulfill my soul until now.
Even at 18, I thought I started too late because I had friends booking roles professionally left and right I was just getting started in my first acting class but I decided that I could either focus on them or my own education. So I studied, I found opportunities outside of my school to work my craft, and slowly started getting cast on the main stage. 5 years later, I started working professionally and auditioning constantly to get book the next thing.
Soon after that, I noticed that I wasn’t living my life because I was only focused on my career. So I took a break, got a job teaching, found a love for that and learned that I could do that alongside pursuing my goals as an actor. So I took the leap and auditioned for Grad schools.
What I’ve learned so far:
1) Do the things that scare you because sometimes that’s probably what you need to do in order to grow as a person and as an actor.
2) Learn about yourself and your higher purpose. Think about the bigger picture and ask yourself why you want to do what you do. Accept your truth and let that motivate you towards your future.
3) Be easy on yourself. Open a book, take a yoga class, explore your town, walk your dogs. If you give yourself time to replenish your soul and the time to take that much needed breathe, you’ll be able to explore the depth of your story.
4) Your story is important, don’t let anyone stop you from telling it.
Eli Mordechaiev
Here's a bunch of examples of people who made it real big real late, just to cheer yall up further:
Steve Carell only made it at 34 and Kumail Nanjiani only switched careers from tech to entertainment at 30 .
Jon Hamm got Mad Men at 35, Rainn Wilson got The Office at 39, and Nick Offerman got Parks and Rec at 39.
Rickman was 46 when he played Hans Gruber and Waltz was 51 when he played Hans Landa.
If we're talking broadway, Patrick Page (Hades from Hadestown) only got his role as Norman in that weird Spiderman musical at 47, and only got Hades at 56.
What they all have in common is they've been working their asses off from the moment they knew what they wanted to do.
Most of us won't make it as big as any of these people, but age shouldn't stop you from grinding to get better, or from dreaming big.
IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!
Kathi Baker
Ok. I’m 53 and just started acting and singing about 18 months ago. I’ve done 3 musicals and 3 plays in that time. Best thing I’ve ever done for myself and it has done so much for my self-confidence and happiness. It’s never too late!
Lady K
Wow!! Inspiring!! Great work!!
Vanessa
Yes but did you actually have skills. What if you don't have like actually skills. I mean I can sing but I can't read music
Kathi Baker
@Vanessa Heck no! I'd never done anything like that in my life (other than sing in the shower!). It was terrifying and I'm sure I was awful at that first audition. However, I knew that I wanted to learn so I kept at it. I learn and grow with every show I'm in. Love it! And PS, I can't read music either but my community theatre is very accepting of people like us!
Vanessa
Really. Nice thank you so much for this I needed that MOTIVATION! I'm. Gonna go for it. I have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
howard mcmillian
Wow. Not a lot of people have the courage to try new things at that age. That is so inspiring.
Lauren J
Picture yourself when you’re 90 years old. Would you regret not trying to be an actor? If you think yes, then go for it! At least try and see what happens🥰
syreeta cunningham
That is the best advice. I think about that all the time. I don't want to wake up 20 years from now when I'm 60 and still have regret.
NoahLogs_Edits
This Is So Inspiring To Me Thank You! I Started To Have Regret That I Didnt Become An Actor Sooner When I Was Like 12 But Im 17 Now So I Was Having Regret But Thank You For This I Know Its Never Too Late :)
Pearl Thomas
I thought I had started to late when I was 11- I felt that on a personal level
EDIT- I started acting when I was about 10 and started looking into it as a career about a year later. All of my friends had been doing professional shows and commercials since they were little kids. I always felt like I was to late to become a professional and and that I could never make it. But thanks to this video I know that I'm not alone in feeling late to party, katherine you always help me learn more about acting and help me improve and because of you I will just keep trying and not give up. Thank you!