It was during these sessions that it soon became obvious that their creative output worked outside the confines of cinematography and Airlock were formed.
The production of their first album ‘Drystar’ stretched over a period of two-and-a-half-years. During this time Airlock met with cult film director Oliver Van Hoofstadt and wrote some tracks in conjunction with the making of three of his films - Keo, Snuff Movie, and Parabellum. ‘Face Down’ the composition that appeared on Parabellum, finally made its way via European radio stations to the desks of British record labels as part of a demo. After being spoilt for choice, they signed up with One Little Indian on which ‘Drystar’ was released in 2001.
The connection between Airlock and films was kept alive with their work on Roman Coppola’s the “Making of” of CQ. Furthermore, many tracks from ‘Drystar’ were used in films and series such as “CSI”, “CSI Miami”, “As If”, “Model Behaviour”, “5 go dating”, and more.
Airlock began work on their second album. The album was completed in October however, before they had played the album to anybody, all of the masters were destroyed in a studio fire. Airlock had to re-record the entire album! Whilst the studio was being rebuilt, the band decided to write some new songs for the album and worked in an improvised studio with minimal equipment. Though they had to change their working habits by that (the band considered this as a positive challenge), it also gave them the opportunity to concentrate more on the writing itself.
The new album ‘Symptomatic’ has elements of tension, naivety, strength, conviction, vulnerability and freedom.
Compared to their debut with its various musical directions, ‘Symptomatic’ is more coherent. There are less instrumental tracks and warm sounds of analog synths are used on all tracks. The content of the album however, deals with a mixture of emotions, experiences and expressions (or symptoms…) resulting from the issues Airlock had to face.
1997
ALPHA
Airlock Lyrics
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And I know where this voice is leading me
I know that I want to be set free
Like everybody, everybody, you and me
I am fearfully and wonderfully made
You have searched me and you know me
It's time to change, born again
New creation, you can start again
New foundation, past no longer reigns
You have laid your hand upon me
Chorus
La la laâ?¦
The lyrics of Airlock's song "Alpha" speak of the journey of self-discovery and the desire for freedom that exists in all human beings. The singer expresses their awareness of the direction their life is taking and the influence of their inner voice. This voice is leading them to a place of freedom, where they can break free from the limitations that stand in the way of their personal growth.
The singer acknowledges their innate qualities, that they are fearfully and wonderfully made. They recognize that someone has searched them and knows everything about them. This could be interpreted as a reference to a higher power, one that understands their deepest thoughts and desires. The singer has a desire to start afresh, to begin again and to build a new foundation. They are no longer bound by their past, and they want to move forward, guided by the divine hand that is upon them.
The chorus of "Alpha" reinforces the message of change, of being born again, and creating a new life. The past no longer has a hold on them, and they are free to break free from past habits, hurts, and fears. The song is about healing and transformation, a powerful reminder that anyone can start over, no matter how difficult their circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I know where this life is taking me
I have a clear direction in life and I know where I am headed
And I know where this voice is leading me
I am aware of the inner voice directing me towards my goals
I know that I want to be set free
I desire to break free from any limitations that may hinder my progress
Like everybody, everybody, you and me
This desire for freedom is common to everyone, including myself and the listener
I am fearfully and wonderfully made
I recognize and appreciate the unique qualities that make me who I am
You have searched me and you know me
I am aware that a higher power understands me completely
It's time to change, born again
I am ready for a transformation and a fresh start
New creation, you can start again
I have the power to create a new version of myself and start over
New foundation, past no longer reigns
I am leaving behind the past and building a new foundation for my future
You have laid your hand upon me
I recognize divine guidance in my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERNST MEINRATH, ESRA TASASIZ, PIERRE MUSSCHE, RENAUD CHARLIER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nuage Blanc
Ca me rappelle trop de souvenirs...
Super chaîne en tout cas, t'assures mec
Trip Hop Universe
Merci c'est sympa ;)
TrippyHopper
I'd love to hear some trip-hop songs sung in French.
Drakkar Jones
Sinnequanon by Hybrid
Lejoey
Ca me fais penser au titre de Neneh Cherry "Woman"sortit en 1996...elle c'est certainement inspiré de ce titre d'Airlock...Dans tous les cas, SUPER CHAINE (y) Merci :)
Trip Hop Universe
Tout a fait, ça y ressemble beaucoup.Merci pour ma chaîne, je fais ce que je peu :)
Viko MX90
amazing.
Ines A
❤️
Christian Grandemange
cool grave