1. Ada (Real N… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 artists/bands with the name Ada.
1. Ada (Real Name: Michaela Dippel) is a German Melodic techno/electropop artist and producer.
Dippel started her musical career as a singer in a rock band back in 1994. As the band slowly incorporated synthesizers and samplers into their repertoire, Ada too started exploring electronic music. Whilst already receiving acclaim for her remix work, it was her debut release "Blindhouse" that signalled there was much to look forward to from Ada and Areal Records.
She made her debut as a vocalist in mainstream music on Metope's "Livedriver." A few months after that 2002 release, she put out her first production 12" for Cologne's Areal label (the same label responsible for "Livedriver") and went on to release her second and third singles, along with the occasional track for compilations and split-artist singles. Appearances on mix albums from Triple R, Tyrant and Erlend Øye also raised her profile, all of which led up to "Blondie" -- her first full-length, ten sumptuous mini-symphonies of synth pop, techno, and house, released in late 2004. The covers of Everything But the Girl and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs that appeared on the album helped her gain recognition outside of the expected dance circles.
Originally from Friedberg (near Frankfurt), Dippel played in a number of bands prior to her current incarnation. The first was a rock group, followed by a more synthesizer-based outfit that collapsed after three years when band members moved to other cities to pursue other musical directions. Sensing the promise a major change might bring, she moved to Cologne where many friends had relocated and, from there, her story develops incrementally and serendipitously. Reconvening one day with a one-time band-mate for a session at her house, she found herself less focused on singing and more drawn to the korg-sampler they were using. After discovering her friend had left the device behind, she starting working with it and eventually generated loops which she played for Areal's Michael (Metope), an old friend from the pre-Cologne days. “He was one of the first to move to the Big City,” she recalls. “Without his friendship, I never would have shown my tracks to anyone because, at that time, I didn't expect anyone to like them but me.” In fact, the folks at Areal were so impressed they pushed her to finish the tracks and, after a few intense weeks, the “Blindhouse / Luckycharm” 12-inch was completed. As for the moniker's origin, she explains, “I once had an audio-book containing a horror story about a house full of blind zombies. I found the audio-book's dark, organ-based music really inspiring and it eventually led to the “Blindhouse” 12-inch. In the story, the warden of the blindhouse who had to feed and take care of the zombies was named Ada.”
Like Areal in general, Ada's music sounds fresh and oozes a contemporary Cologne sheen but it's also warm and endearingly retro in its embrace of timeless song structures and analog tools. One of Blondie's many peaks is “Each And Everyone (Blindhouse–Mix)” which overlays the heavenly “Blindhouse” core of skipping beats and harpsichord tinkles with a crooned melody so deliciously forlorn it's simultaneously heartbreaking and transcendent. Blondie also includes an inspired rendition of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' “Maps” with an affectingly silky vocal from Ada couched in chiming synths and simple beats. From the hard careening techno of “Our Love Never Dies” to the Kompakt-styled shuffle of “The Red Shoes” to the Deep House flavorings of “Livedriver,” the album marvelously straddles techno and pop with seeming ease, never venturing too far into one without returning to the other. Certainly many of the album's tracks are rooted in techno yet, always changing, they never devolve into run-on grooves (the best example of this mercurial approach might be the opener “Eve”); in fact, her original idea of an album filled with short, three-minute songs was abandoned when Areal pushed her to develop them into longer, eight-minute tracks. “I think that most of all I was and still am influenced by pop-music of all kinds. I used to think that a song couldn't work if it was over three minutes long but I don't believe that anymore. Even so, what remains of that original idea is my need for a lot of movement, and maybe that's why they sound more like songs than tracks.”
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2. ADA are a foursome making dream pop tunes with a few trapdoors that make one free-fall in sudden and beautiful elongations; rhythmic and melodic abysses powering alongside the future ghost of Steve Reich. There are references to dance music, krautrock, artrock and, for the band’s singer and guitarist Isabel Munoz Newsome, a frequent, possibly unwelcome allusion to a young Patti Smith and Florence and The Machine. Though Isabel always thought she was a bit more like David Bowie. Their House of Pop has peeling walls, secret tunnels, four and a half floors and an armoury of synths, beat machines and reverb drenched electric guitar. That fly has got to go.
ADA is a soulful, glory-face full of watermelon without seeds in a bag eat bag world.
3. Ada is an Ontario, Canada-based 4-piece rock band with musical influences from the post-hardcore outfit At The Drive-In to contemporary prog-rockers Coheed and Cambria. They have a completely free album up for grabs here. Their myspace page can be found here.
You are not alone
Ada Lyrics
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I have a future
Write the visions make it plane on the table
That he might run that readeth it hallelujah
Before I was born you knew
Before the naming ceremony you called me
I'm not alone, not alone
I have a destiny
I have a future
Write the visions make it plane on the table
That he might run that readeth hallelujah
To us who believe he has given
power to become sons of God
Hallelujah
Not alone
I am not alone
I've got company with
I am taking with me Words
Words
In Ada's song "You Are Not Alone", the lyrics highlight the concept of having a divine destiny and purpose. The opening lines, "I have a destiny, I have a future," emphasize the importance of acknowledging and accepting one's unique purpose. The next line, "Write the visions make it plane on the table," suggests the need to write down and clearly identify one's goals and dreams so that they are tangible and achievable. The biblical reference, "That he might run that readeth it," implies that the purpose and vision that is made clear will inspire others to run towards their own destiny.
The chorus, "I'm not alone, not alone," is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the message of encouragement and unity. The repetition is soothing and reassuring to listeners, reminding them that they are not alone in their journey towards fulfilling their destiny. The line that follows, "To us who believe he has given power to become sons of God," is a reference to the power of faith and belief. Ada is encouraging her listeners to trust in their faith and use it as a driving force towards their destiny.
The last line, "I am taking with me words," suggests that the journey towards our destiny is not only about achieving our goals, but also about the words we use to inspire and motivate others along the way. The song inspires listeners to believe in themselves and their unique talents, and to trust in the fact that they are not alone in their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I have a destiny
I believe that I am meant for something important and unique.
I have a future
My life has a purpose and a direction that I am actively working towards.
Write the visions make it plane on the table
I want to clearly articulate and record my goals and aspirations, so that I can take active steps towards achieving them.
That he might run that readeth it hallelujah
I hope that by sharing my goals and dreams, others might be inspired to pursue their own aspirations and live fulfilling lives.
Before I was born you knew
I believe that my life has a predestined purpose, and that my creator knew me and had a plan for my life from the very beginning.
Before the naming ceremony you called me
Even before I had an identity or a name, I believe that my creator had a purpose for me and knew who I was meant to be.
I'm not alone, not alone
I have a sense of companionship and community in my pursuit of my goals and my life's purpose.
To us who believe he has given
For those who share my faith and my belief in a higher power, there is a gift of purpose and a pathway to fulfillment.
power to become sons of God
Through living a fulfilling and purpose-driven life, I believe that I can be closer to my creator and live more in line with their expectations and wishes for me.
I've got company with
In my pursuit of my goals and my purpose, I am not alone but instead have the support and help of others.
I am taking with me Words
I am using the power of language and communication to help me fulfill my purpose and articulate my vision for the future.
Contributed by Hannah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.