They have released three studio albums, A Book Like This (2007), which peaked at No. 6 on the ARIA Albums Chart; Down the Way (2010), reached No. 1; and their self-titled album (2014). At the ARIA Music Awards of 2010 they won five awards from nine nominations: winning Album of the Year, Best Adult Alternative Album, Best Cover Art and Producer of the Year for Down the Way and Single of the Year for "Big Jet Plane".
Released in March 2010, their album “Down The Way” debuted at #1 on Australia’s ARIA Charts enjoying a remarkable 12 months inside the ARIA Top 20 albums chart. It went on to pick up Album Of The Year at the 2010 ARIA Awards and includes the platinum selling Single Of The Year ‘Big Jet Plane’; which was most notably voted No.1 on the 2011 annual Triple j Hottest 100. The album has hit triple platinum (210,000+) sales in the Stones’ home country, the only Australian artist album to reach this milestone on the current ARIA Top 50 albums chart.
European audiences have also fallen head over heels in love with “Down The Way”. Reaching platinum (100,000+) album status in France, supported by a hugely successful film sync with ‘Big Jet Plane’ for the movie, Les Émotifs Anonymes. Extended sold out tours are not limited to native Australia with the 2011 French tour including 5 ‘Le Trianon’ Paris shows selling out 2 months before the tour commenced. The UK, Germany, Austria, Spain & Portugal are all just a taste of the frequent European tour destinations with sell out shows. In the US, their dramatic and lush soundscapes have found homes on prime time dramas; Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice and key slots at iconic US festivals Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo and Coachella.
Travelling has been an integral part of the Stone’s musical story, so it’s not surprising they opted to record “Down The Way” in a number of diverse locations around the globe; an old sawmill on the river banks of Fowey in Cornwall, a studio in Brooklyn, a water tank in Coolangatta, London - and Queens in New York.
“Down The Way” marked their debut as producers, taking full control of their sound without losing the spirit of what made the first record ‘A Book Like This’ so special. There has been a subtle shift of gear, represented by a growing confidence in their abilities as artists and the music follows suit as it flows easily through sparse and rich textured arrangements without losing any of its etherealness and charm.
With an incredible response to “Down The Way” from all corners of the globe, Angus and Julia Stone will take some well-deserved time off and prepare for their next step along a remarkable musical journey.
“Simple yet inspired tunes, a heart-felt soundtrack to their folk adventures and lessons learnt along the way”
Rolling Stone Australia ***
“Aussie siblings continue to enchant’. ‘Sweet and savoury blend to warm the soul.. innocently Joyous”
MOJO UK ****
”The pair melt in to one another to create a spectral and lush backdrop”
Clash Magazine UK
“If A Book Like This compounded their future, consider Down The Way the fulfilling realization of all”
FILTER USA
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From The Stalls
Angus & Julia Stone Lyrics
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I saw you, I saw you standing there
You want it to be over that stone wall
Over that first floor, over that old hotel room
Tell 'em what you're here for, you don't know
Tell 'em what you're here for, you don't know
Oh, you go there, you go there
Oh, you go there, you go there
Yeah, you do
I saw them, I saw them waiting
Why was I, why was I peeking
That you want it to be over that stone wall
Over that first floor, over that old hotel room
Tell 'em what you're here for, you don't know
Tell 'em what you're here for, you don't know
Oh, you go there, you go there
But you go there, you go there
Oh, you go there, you go there
Yeah, you do
Bobby stands behind me, feels my pulse
Until the horses run like from the stars
I know you can win this
You've got too much in this
You're just standing, watch me fall
I bet you wanted to be over that stone wall
Over that first floor, over that old hotel room
Tell 'em what you're here for, you don't know
Tell 'em what you're here for, you don't know
Oh, you go there, you go there
But you go there, you go there
Oh, you go there, you go there
Yeah, you do
The song "From The Stalls" by Angus & Julia Stone is a song about a person who sees another person waiting for something to happen. The lyrics suggest that this person wants something to be over - possibly a difficult situation or a relationship - and that they are waiting for something to happen that will help them move forward. The repeated phrases "Tell 'em what you're here for, you don't know" and "But you go there, you go there, yeah, you do" suggest that the person may not even know what they want or what they are waiting for, but they are still going through the motions.
The second half of the song introduces the character of Bobby, who "stands behind me, feels my pulse." Bobby could be a doctor or a healer of some sort, and is trying to help the person waiting to overcome their difficulties. The line "Until the horses run like from the stars" is unclear, but could suggest that something big is about to happen - a breakthrough, a change, or a realization.
Overall, "From The Stalls" is a poignant song about waiting, uncertainty, and the desire for things to be over. The repeated lines and sparse instrumentation give the song a hypnotic quality, letting the listener sink into the lyrics and feel the emotions behind them.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you, I see you waiting
I noticed you standing there, waiting for something
I saw you, I saw you standing there
I observed you standing there
You want it to be over that stone wall
You long to be on the other side of that stone wall
Over that first floor, over that old hotel room
You long to be on the other side of the first floor of that old hotel room
Tell 'em what you're here for, you don't know
Explain your purpose for being here, but you don't really know yourself
Oh, you go there, you go there
You frequent that place
But you go there, you go there
You frequently visit that place
Yeah, you do
Yes, you certainly do
Why was I, why was I peeking
I questioned why I was secretly looking or spying
I saw them, I saw them waiting
I noticed them standing or waiting
Bobby stands behind me, feels my pulse
Bobby is standing behind me, checking my pulse
Until the horses run like from the stars
Until the horses gallop away, as if fleeing extinction
I know you can win this
I believe that you can be successful in this situation
You've got too much in this
You have invested too much in this to give up now
You're just standing, watch me fall
You are simply standing and witnessing me fail
I bet you wanted to be over that stone wall
I bet that you wish you were on the other side of that stone wall
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGUS STONE, JULIA STONE
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@chilliechips8880
I am 14 years old and I am the only person in my class or in my whole grade that listens to this kind of music, I’ve always listened to rock and music that not many kids my age are into, but that’s what I’m most proud of because I’ve been so invested in how music has its beauty. Music has always been my escape source and this small duo is just such a good band! I love their music and everything but probably one of my favorite songs of them is Yellow Brick Road or Black Crow
@katrinajohnson8569
Good for you. I’m in my 30s and my friends still can’t appreciate music like this! Keep on rockin!
@echobanny4425
This music is absolutely beautiful. What an amazing duo. Keep listening
@tinasantana4768
Yellow Brick is a absolute favorite of mine too! Amazing music taste you have❣️
@kellystorm6760
That's so cool 😎sweetheart 💕 and the music escapes with you to places that makes you feel good and feel peaceful and excited about your beautiful life 😊, you are awesome and life is flowing so much unconditional love to you at every moment and you connect to it through the music you 💘love, I'm sure you know this already but I just wanted to remind you that your great and that you caring about how you feel is your most important job before all else and others ❤. And that you are important and be gentle with yourself with your self talk .
And remember you have guardian angels that would love for you to ask them for assistance about anything anytime k. 😊
@SilentEchoes3
Makes me happy to see some of the younger generations still have good taste.
@Waldorfdarling
This kind of music is meant for people who can feel.
@paulfornal
some of us feel too much :(
@bladestring
I feel ... the pain of being alone 😒
@LearnGermanwithMarzipanfrau
@@bladestring Don't worry, hold on another night. Soon there will be better times. <3