Brought up in Fife as part of a musical family Ali's own musical journey began at the age of 5 when he started playing the 'Cello in school.
Having played in various school and regional orchestras over the following years Ali joined his first rock band as a lead vocalist at the age of 15 performing songs from the likes of Hendrix, Van Halen, Free, Pink Floyd and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Taken under the wing of Pete Agnew, bass player with Scottish rockers Nazareth who's son was also in the band, Ali discovered the guitar around this time and realised that maybe this was the instrument for him...not the 'cello after all!
From that moment Ali's formative musical years continued with playing a constant stream of gigs in venues,many of which he was too young to be allowed in.
When high school finished Ali went on to study guitar on the "Popular Music" course at Perth College gaining valuable experience in recording in many styles and continuing to regularly perform live as part of many different bands including both Pink Floyd and Eagles tribute bands.
These days Ali's thoughtful, laid-back, melodic style, love of ambient effects and soundscapes and wide musical grounding in various styles sees him in demand for recording with many varied artists and projects in all sorts of genres. From the delicate singer/songwriting of Dougie Maclean, Fraser Anderson and Gina MacLeod through the gritty Americana of Stevie Agnew and Prog and heavy rock of Ray Wilson's Genesis Classic and Stiltskin projects to the ambient Floydy spaciness of his solo work...Ali is happy as long as he's playing for the song!
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Out Of The Dark
Ali Ferguson Lyrics
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Conscious now we are,
Of how things are connected.
Breathe, no words need spoken
And we will not be far,
Call me misdirected.
On shores of white sand,
Somewhere a star forms,
And out of the dark,
Comes light.
Comes light
Feel, arms fold around you
Be now who you are,
Not who you expected
Seek, high, far above you,
Minor thoughts we are,
But dream and keep connected
The lyrics of Ali Ferguson's song "Out of the Dark" contain messages about self-reflection and mindfulness. The opening lines reflect an awareness of the interconnectedness of everything in the world. It suggests that to truly understand this interconnectedness, we need to be open-minded and attentive to the present moment. The next lines urge the listener to focus on breathing, a common technique in meditation, and to recognize that words are not always necessary for connection.
The verse "Somewhere a wave falls, on shores of white sand, somewhere a star forms" suggests that there is always something happening in the universe, even when we are not aware of it. It symbolizes the idea that every event is just a part of a larger picture that we are unable to see. The chorus, "And out of the dark, comes light," amplifies this idea. It implies that even in moments of darkness, there is always hope and light.
The subsequent verses talk about self-acceptance and the importance of dreaming big. The line "Be now who you are, not who you expected," suggests that we should let go of our preconceived notions and live in the moment. The lyrics suggest that even though we may be insignificant in the grand scheme of things, it's still essential to dream and aspire for greatness.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought, mindful and open
Being conscious and introspective, with an open mind and thoughtful attitude.
Conscious now we are,
We are currently aware and alert.
Of how things are connected.
Realizing that everything is related and interconnected.
Breathe, no words need spoken
Take a deep breath and remain silent, spoken words are not necessary.
And we will not be far,
We will be close and present.
Call me misdirected.
Acknowledging that one's beliefs or actions may not align with others' expectations.
Somewhere a wave falls,
A wave crashes onto a beach somewhere in the world.
On shores of white sand,
The wave crashes onto a beach with white sand.
Somewhere a star forms,
A new star is created somewhere in the universe.
And out of the dark,
Something good or positive can emerge from a difficult or negative situation.
Comes light.
A positive outcome or a sense of understanding and enlightenment.
Comes light
Repeating the previous line for emphasis.
Feel, arms fold around you
Physical touch or embrace from someone around you.
Be now who you are,
Embrace your true self, rather than conforming to others' expectations.
Not who you expected
Ignoring any preconceived notions or expectations from others.
Seek, high, far above you,
Looking upwards towards the sky or beyond, to dream and aspire to greater things.
Minor thoughts we are,
Acknowledging our small place in the vast universe, and that our thoughts may be insignificant in the grand scheme of things.
But dream and keep connected
Despite our smallness and perceived insignificance, we should dream big and remain connected to the world and its wonders.
Contributed by Carter A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.