In 1998, Musicom, (a three piece from Brussels consisting of Pierre Mussche… Read Full Bio ↴In 1998, Musicom, (a three piece from Brussels consisting of Pierre Mussche, Ernst Meinrath and Renaud Charlier), began crafting tracks of cool electronic ambience mixed with orchestral hip-hop, as soundtracks for adverts and underground films. Scottish born Esra Tasasiz was working in Brussels at that time writing and composing songs with various Brussels based artists. She joined Musicom and the four decided to work together on recording a short piece of music.

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

Quiet Hour
Airlock Lyrics

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There is a place where I can hide
He comes to meet me there
There in that hour, I can let go
Be myself once more

There in that place,
The waters flow
And the river runs, high

[Chorus]
I hear that still small voice
What is this call on my heart
I can be still in your care
You show me the way

Sometimes I'm scared to approach you
But slowly I get there
And realize I am home and
Wish I could stay, and more

Whisper your will in to my ear
And your perfume fills the air

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Airlock's song "Quiet Hour" depict a place where the singer can hide and be himself. This place is where he meets someone, possibly a higher power, who helps him let go and find peace. The singer describes the environment in this peaceful place where the waters flow and the river runs high, creating a serene atmosphere. In this place, he hears a still small voice and feels a call on his heart. He finds himself still and carefree, allowing someone to show him the way.

Despite expressing fear in approaching this higher power, the singer gradually becomes comfortable and realizes he is at home. The song ends with a plea to this higher power to whisper their will into his ear and fill the air with their perfume. This plea and the overall tone of the song suggest a close relationship between the singer and the entity he meets in this peaceful place. The song also suggests that this place is a sanctuary where the singer can escape from his worries and find comfort.

Line by Line Meaning

There is a place where I can hide
There's a spot where I can take shelter

He comes to meet me there
God comes to meet me there

There in that hour, I can let go
In that set time, I can release my worries

Be myself once more
I can be whole again

There in that place,
In that spot,

The waters flow
The streams run

And the river runs, high
The river streams high

I hear that still small voice
I hear a soft but firm voice

What is this call on my heart
What is the message being conveyed to me?

I can be still in your care
I can be at peace under your guidance

You show me the way
You guide me in the right direction

Sometimes I'm scared to approach you
Sometimes I'm timid to draw near to you

But slowly I get there
Bit by bit I gain the courage

And realize I am home and
I become aware that I am where I belong

Wish I could stay, and more
I desire to remain there and beyond

Whisper your will in to my ear
Speak your desires into my ear

And your perfume fills the air
And your sweet aroma permeates the space around me

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERNST MEINRATH, ESRA TASASIZ, PIERRE MUSSCHE, RENAUD CHARLIER

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