Anathallo utilized a wide variety of instruments, including horns, guitars, drums, piano, bells, and even unconventional objects like chains, velcro strips, stomp boxes, and pipes. The band released several recordings through Selah Records, a vinyl release through Potential Getaway Driver, as well as completely independent releases. Their UK distributed release, Four: A Great Wind More Ash, was released by Big Scary Monster (BSM) in 2008
Members:
Matt Joynt - Vocals, Guitar, Auxiliary Percussion, Piano
Andrew Dost - Piano, Flugelhorn, Auxiliary Percussion, Vocals
Bret Wallin - Trombone, Auxiliary Percussion, Vocals
Danny Bracken - Guitar, Auxiliary Percussion, Vocals
Seth Walker - Bass, Vocals
Jeremiah Johnson- Drums, Vocals
Erica Froman - Vocals, Auxiliary Percussion, Clarinet, Autoharp
Joel Thiele - Drums, Percussion
By Number
Anathallo Lyrics
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Them, to me, "Out of sight, out of mind."
Someone said that to me and I smiled.
Two: Listen as he sings through you.
Three: Close your eyes and feel alive.
Did you really feel it in his side?
No, it's just like him, but it's not him.
Oh and I hide my face in the shade.
When I find my old place in the shade.
And I hide.
Anata wa mae kara
Ushiro kara,
Watashi o tori kakomi.
Mi te o watashi no ue ni
O kare mashita.
Translation of Japanese:
You hem me in
Behind and before;
You have laid
Your hand upon me.
The lyrics of Anathallo's song "By Number" may seem cryptic and abstract, but there is a deeper meaning behind the words. The song uses imagery and symbolism to explore themes of identity, loss, and spirituality.
The opening lines create a sense of mourning and separation, with the singer becoming a "widowed son" and being seemingly forgotten by those around him. However, the second verse offers a glimmer of hope, with the instruction to "listen as he sings through you" and to "close your eyes and feel alive." The reference to feeling something in "his side" is likely a reference to the crucifixion of Jesus, and the idea that by connecting with that sacrifice, one can find a sense of spiritual fulfillment.
The chorus offers a sense of longing and nostalgia, with the singer "hiding" in the shade and searching for an old place of comfort. The Japanese lyrics at the end of the song add another layer of meaning, with the idea of being hemmed in by a higher power and guided along a path.
Overall, "By Number" is a song about grappling with loss and uncertainty, and finding solace in spiritual connection and faith.
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