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
THE WONDER
Alex Lloyd Lyrics
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Hitch a ride to, get you home
Stormy road and rocky path
Every step we, take a chance
Cause in your heart and in your mind
Sometimes lost now sometimes blind
Well it's sometimes blind
See the wonder of it all
Take a breath before it falls
The wonder, the wonder of it all
The wonder of it all
Innocence wasn't meant to fail
Stretched it out on a bed of nails
All your rights and all your wrongs
What it meant now to belong
Cause in your heart and in your mind
Sometimes lost now sometimes blind
Well it's sometimes blind
See the wonder of it all
What we had and lost before
The wonder, the wonder of it all the wonder of it all
Did you see the wonder like a crash of thunder
It's the spell we're under now
The wonder the wonder of it all
See the wonder of it all
What we had and lost before,
See the wonder of it all
What we had and lost before
The wonder, the wonder of it all
The song "The Wonder" by Alex Lloyd is a song that speaks to the sense of awe and wonder we can experience in life, but also the tumultuous, unpredictable nature of that experience. The lyrics speak to the idea that life can be difficult and full of pain ("falling on your broken bones", "stretched it out on a bed of nails"), but that we must take chances and "hitch a ride" to find our way home. The lines "cause in your heart and in your mind, sometimes lost now sometimes blind" suggest that the journey we are on can be confusing and difficult to navigate, but there is still something incredible to be found in the midst of it all.
The chorus encourages us to "see the wonder of it all" despite the challenges we may face. It implores us to take a moment to pause ("take a breath before it falls") and appreciate the beauty and mystery of the world around us. The lines "innocence wasn't meant to fail" and "all your rights and all your wrongs, what it meant now to belong" add a layer of complexity to the song, suggesting that our experiences of wonder can be fleeting and may be contrasted by periods of disillusionment and loss.
Overall, "The Wonder" is a song about the highs and lows of life and encourages us to find beauty in the midst of it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Falling on your, broken bones
You are hurt and struggling
Hitch a ride to, get you home
I want to help you through this difficult time
Stormy road and rocky path
The journey ahead will be tough
Every step we, take a chance
We must be brave and take risks to move forward
Cause in your heart and in your mind
Your feelings and thoughts are important
Sometimes lost now sometimes blind
It's okay to feel confused or unsure
Well it's sometimes blind
We may not always see the way forward
See the wonder of it all
Take time to appreciate the beauty around us
Take a breath before it falls
Pause and cherish the present before it's gone
The wonder, the wonder of it all
Life is full of opportunities and surprises
Innocence wasn't meant to fail
We weren't meant to lose our sense of wonder and joy
Stretched it out on a bed of nails
We often sacrifice our happiness for the sake of others
All your rights and all your wrongs
Every experience shapes who we are
What it meant now to belong
Finding our place in the world is a journey
Did you see the wonder like a crash of thunder
Did you feel the awe and excitement of life?
It's the spell we're under now
We are enchanted by the mysteries of existence
What we had and lost before
Regret and nostalgia are a part of life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX WASILIEV
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Margaret Vedder
One of the greatest Aussie artists
Andrew Hahne
Another great australian artist great performance alex and company.
mikehedge
great job guys
nanonanooo5
I was never really into Alex Lloyd, until i saw , live at the basement on a music channel not long ago i think the song is called speical, the arrangment is so cool any chance you can acess this
CheapHomeFilms
Haha nice. Anyway, keep up the good work!
CheapHomeFilms
Oh, you can still post the music videos, just maybe throw in some short films or something in between to change up the order of the uploads a little. But still, great job on all your videos. ^_^
CheapHomeFilms
Great job, but you guys have been posting WAY too many music videos lately.
ivyspanksahoe
@CheapHomeFilms WTF? you tell them they're doing a 'great job' but then you tell them they're posting too many music vids... weird. if you think they're doing such a great job then shouldn't you be encouraging them to post more vids?
bluetonguefilms
thanks. what would you rather we be putting up?
bluetonguefilms
haha. ok. thanks. just put one up for you. :)