His three solo albums- 1999's 'Black The Sun', 2001's 'Watching Angels Mend', and 2003's 'Distant Light'- have collectively sold more than half a million copies. As well, following the release of each album he has been awarded an ARIA for Best Male Artist (2000, 2001, 2003). 2000 also saw him win an ARIA for Best New Talent. But Lloyd managed to be more than accomplished album artist with a penchant for experimentation and an intuitive gift for melody. His iconic 2001 single "Amazing" was not only voted Song of the Year in the prestigious, listener-voted Triple J Hottest 100 poll in 2001- it also secured an APRA Award (the songwriters awards) in 2002 for Song of the Year'. The track ended up being the played song on Australian radio that same year.
Given such heady success, it's no surprise Lloyd spent most of 2004 out of the spotlight, savouring the time he could now spend with his new-born son, Jake, as well as his wife of three years, Amelia. But as Lloyd conceded, domestic bliss also had its ancillary benefits- especially for a songwriter with a studio out the back who's set to commence recording for his fourth album in a few days time in Seattle's London Bridge Studios.
"I've had plenty of time to write this record which has been a really good luxury compared with my previous albums", he says. "This time I've been writing in my own space instead of writing in hotel rooms. So although I haven't even started recording, already the songs feel more finished".
In many ways, the new album - which at this stage should be released in the fourth quarter of 2005 - marks a new beginning for Lloyd. He has a new record label (SONY BMG), new management and a new family, and says the songs he's penned reflect the changes that have occurred in his life over the past few years. "There's a lot of emotion involved. In a way, I see this album as being about having a new family and losing an old one".
The new album will be produced by Rick Parashar whose production credits include Pearl Jam's Ten, Alice In Chain's Dirt and Blind Melon's debut. On first glance it seems an unlikely pairing but if you strip back those albums you'll find songs full of raw emotion and inventive arrangements. And that sounds like Alex Lloyd.
Parashar was actually classically trained in India, and for Lloyd, the perspective that brings is important. "This is a new beginning for me. I'm after something different and Rick offers me that. I want to work with people who are fresh and have a fresh approach to the whole Alex Lloyd thing. For the first time in my life, I don't have any expectations except to make a great record. I'm not trying to predetermine the style. I'm taking 16 songs with me, I'm in Seattle for two months and hopefully I'll write a lot more".
"So I guess it is pretty important to me but other records I've made I haven't been unhappy with..it's just been a different approach..and I just feel I've come full circle back to the beginning again."
2) Alex Lloyd, an electronica musician from Oxford, England, who is signed to the independent record label Ninja Tune under his alias, PRDCTV.
www.myspace.com/prdctv
BRAND NEW DAY
Alex Lloyd Lyrics
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Every fear you can confide
When the night time is your dawning
Hard to see through troubled eyes
What you wanted so
Had to let it go
Troubles reaching for the end
If you stray from the path my friend
I will pick you up again
Hard to wake up in the morning
Hard to see through so much light
With every dream you've had gone calling
Makes it harder to believe
What you wanted so
Had to let it go
Brand new day is coming round the bend
Troubles reaching for the end
If you stray from the path my friend
I will pick you up again
I will pick you up again
Troubles reaching for the end
Everything that starts must end
Reaching for a new beginning
Everything that starts must end
Reaching for a new beginning
Brand new day is coming round the bend
Troubles reaching for the end
If you stray from the path my friend
I will pick you up again
I will pick you up again
Troubles reaching for the end
Said I'm lonely won't you let me in
I'm longing for the day...
Lyrics Written By: A. Wasiliev
The lyrics to Alex Lloyd's song "Brand New Day" convey a message of hope and reassurance to listeners who may be feeling lost or struggling in their lives. The song encourages those who are experiencing a difficult time to confide in others and not give up on their dreams. The opening lines, "When you feel as though you're falling / Every fear you can confide," illustrate the importance of seeking help and support when needed.
The chorus of the song, "Brand new day is coming round the bend / Troubles reaching for the end / If you stray from the path my friend / I will pick you up again," provides an optimistic outlook for the future and offers a helping hand to anyone who may need it. The repetition of the phrase "brand new day" throughout the song highlights the idea of a fresh start and a new beginning.
The final lines of the song, "Said I'm lonely won't you let me in / I'm longing for the day," express vulnerability and a desire for connection. This reinforces the notion that it's important to lean on others during difficult times.
Overall, the lyrics to "Brand New Day" remind listeners that it's okay to ask for help and that brighter days are ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
When you feel as though your falling
When you feel like you're losing control and things are falling apart.
Every fear you can confide
You can trust me with your deepest fears.
When the night time is your dawning
When you wake up to face a new day filled with darkness and difficulties.
Hard to see through troubled eyes
It's difficult to see things clearly when you're going through a rough time.
What you wanted so
You had something you really wanted, but you had to let it go.
Had to let it go
You had to release what you wanted in order to move forward.
Brand new day is coming round the bend
A new day is coming, and it's a fresh start.
Troubles reaching for the end
Your problems are coming to a close; you're reaching the end of your struggles.
If you stray from the path my friend
If you lose your way, I'm here to help you get back on track.
I will pick you up again
I'll lift you up if you fall and help you get back on the right path.
Hard to wake up in the morning
It's hard to face a new day when everything feels so heavy and overwhelming.
Hard to see through so much light
It's tough to deal with overwhelming positivity when you're in a dark place.
With every dream you've had gone calling
You've been disappointed many times by unfulfilled dreams.
Makes it harder to believe
After so many disappointments, it's difficult to believe that things will get better.
Everything that starts must end
Everything that begins eventually comes to an end.
Reaching for a new beginning
Trying to move on and start fresh.
Said I'm lonely won't you let me in
Asking for help and companionship from someone.
I'm longing for the day...
Hopeful for a brighter future.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEX WASILIEV
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Matthew Bourke
There's a story that no one knows about this clip....
Firstly to answer someone's question on here, it is not from a film.
Secondly, I actually directed and produced "The First Music Video" for this song, however Sony decided to not release it....
The clip that I made is probably the music video that I am most proud of ever having made. The reason it wasn't released was because the guy at Sony I was dealing with flew to where I was filming for the day but then took off to "have lunch with the girls from L'Oreal", and then upon seeing the finished edit of the music video he straight up said to me that Alex "looked too fat".
I still have the master copy of the clip in a lock up cage for safety with my other projects, but far easier to access are many of the photos of the wonderful set that was built for the clip. My builders actually physically built A HOUSE and then the clip was all filmed in one-take on a 35mm steadicam.
The only issue is that I don't know that you can attach photos to this messages - hit me back if you want to see though.
BardiX Official
This song, every time I hear it, it takes me back to a hard yet memorable time in my life, I first heard it in December 2020 at the end of Flash, the Flash game Ray Part 3 - Introduction, the end has this song playing, and I remember being so mesmerized, it's like God telling me everything will be ok, that, and it being the first song I listened to in 2021, which was a really great year to me, I wish I hadn't removed the original comment I wrote here in 2020, but this here will hopefully be there to hold a candle to it, despite the hardship, a brand new day will hopefully come up to let us smile.
Aaron Johnson
Great song, he is me get through my ptsd and depression. Thanks Alex
Matthew Bourke
There's a story that no one knows about this clip....
Firstly to answer someone's question on here, it is not from a film.
Secondly, I actually directed and produced "The First Music Video" for this song, however Sony decided to not release it....
The clip that I made is probably the music video that I am most proud of ever having made. The reason it wasn't released was because the guy at Sony I was dealing with flew to where I was filming for the day but then took off to "have lunch with the girls from L'Oreal", and then upon seeing the finished edit of the music video he straight up said to me that Alex "looked too fat".
I still have the master copy of the clip in a lock up cage for safety with my other projects, but far easier to access are many of the photos of the wonderful set that was built for the clip. My builders actually physically built A HOUSE and then the clip was all filmed in one-take on a 35mm steadicam.
The only issue is that I don't know that you can attach photos to this messages - hit me back if you want to see though.
Matthew Bourke
@Kev I have uploaded the link to the album of photos 5 times now but it keeps getting deleted???
Matthew Bourke
Let me upload some photos and I'll paste links back here. Hang on.
Miike
Yea same
Kev
I'd love to see it
Mahlon J
As amazing as some of his songs are this one is my favourite.
Jackie Krueger
I saw this guy in Shepherds Bush, London UK, he was supporting my hero Jeff Healey on just this one concert! So, I am very lucky to have been there , as I would never have known about this awesome performer . It was in 2001 . I couldn't remember his name , only remembered he had a boogie box on stage.. so I googled the arse out of it, and found him last year!! Absolutely brilliant, and have now purchased every cd possible of his ...Love him !! ❤️😊
Todd Ross
Always reminds me of the City Homicide finale 🥲 always has me tearing up. One of the great Aussie songs