1) 80s synth-pop band Anti-Matter… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands named Antimatter.
1) 80s synth-pop band Anti-Matter formed by Xopher Davidson.
2) United Kingdom dark rock band Antimatter founded by Mick Moss. The project was originally a duo composed of founding member Duncan Patterson (former bassist/songwriter of Anathema) and Moss, being essentially an amalgamation of two solo projects working in tandem with each other, with each member writing and arranging their songs alone and compiling them in the studio later on to create an album.In this manner the pair released three albums together, Saviour, Lights Out and Planetary Confinement, after which Patterson left, in 2005, to start another band Íon. Moss continued Antimatter as an extension of his own timeline established throughout the first three discs, releasing the project's fourth album Leaving Eden in 2007. Followed Alternative Matter, Fear of a Unique Identity, The Judas Table, "Too Late", Welcome To The Machine, Live Between The Earth & Clouds, and, most recently, Black Market Enlightenment in 2018.
Xopher Davidson Anti-Matter
Xopher Davidson began his experiments in electronic sound from a basis in painting, film, and installation art, mixed with a long-time interest in electronics. While in primary school he learned to construct simple circuits, removing the components from old televisions and playing with step-up transformers. In 1985 the naively extremist project Jesus Wept was formed by James Chandler, John Hong, Will B. Gavin, and Davidson, beginning an era of tape manipulation. An electronic side project with James Chandler resulted in the (in)famous cassette release, Climatron. While attending school in Richmond, Virginia, Davidson completed the short black and white films Hess and Positioning Device, significant for its soundtrack of modulated full-frequency noise. He also started work on the trilogy of recorded sound pieces titled "Reflector," "Primer," and "Number," which was completed in 1990. Also during this period, Davidson performed with the noise fusion group 45-102, demonstrating an advanced position on sound in one public appearance. Presenting his work in numerous shows, he co-curated a major infrastructuralist show at the Henry Street Gallery. Davidson received a BFA degree in painting and sculpture from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1991.
In 1992, Davidson rode the train to Oakland, California, where he founded the seminal Exhibit < > space. In this storefront location (situated adjacent to a freeway onramp), he presented an ongoing installation of signs and diagrams which his paintings had evolved into. Listening here to the rumblings of the overhead freeway, it became obvious that the issue of sound needed to be (re)addressed. A year later, Davidson began work at the Center for Contemporary Music at Mills College in Oakland, California. Here he performed and recorded sound in many forms, presenting three concerts of electronic music while working on his MFA. At this same time, Davidson constructed a trilogy of experimental 16mm films at CCAC's film studios, to be overlayed with sound developed at the CCM recording studio. As a member of the live electronic groups Citizen Band and Circular Firing Squad, he performed extensively in and around the San Francisco Bay Area and the Pacific Northwest. Davidson continues to collaborate with David Kwan performing their audio visual presentations, a mixture of order and decay, and are currently working on a series of DVD translations.
As an audio engineer, Davidson has worked on projects by/ for: The-Allies, John Cage, Marcel Duchamp, Diamanda Galas, Jhno, Zbigniew Karkowski, Lloop, Once 11, Hannah Marcus, Paul D. Miller, Mix Master Mike, Pepito, Phoenecia, The Soft Pink Truth, Jonah Sharp, Otto Von Schirach, Subtropic, Themselves, Tipsy, We, and Iannis Xenakis, to name a few.
In 1999 Davidson released the antimatter recording Transfixion on the Artifact label. In 2001 he released the influential infrasonic recording, Function Generator, in collaboration with Zbigniew Karkowski, on Portugal's Sirr.records. His 2003 release for asphodel antimatter vs. antimatter sounds the depths of 15 years of his experiments with recording, leading the concept of remixing into an unknown expanse. Davidson continues to conduct experiments in sound and image in his backyard workshop, The Treatment Center.
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Another Face in a Window
Antimatter Lyrics
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And here am I born of a lost cause
The underdog, an alien in drag, dying
So who's to say there's any shame in
being alone when the dogs are outside
In packs of ten, their muzzles removed, biting
I tried to save my inner sanctum
While all around were still playing with fire
I've never been moved to sell myself
I don't want to be another face in a window
Seeing life through a screen, bathed in a warm glow
Fade like so ...
In "Another Face in a Window" by Antimatter, the singer laments his sense of alienation and isolation from society, characterizing himself as an underdog or an outsider. He observes that those around him have all been assimilated into the group, while he remains unconnected and lost. The dogs outside symbolize the masses of people who conform to society's expectations, while he tries to save his inner sanctum, the place where he is most true to himself. However, despite his attempts to resist conformity and maintain his individuality, he feels the weight of society's pressure to conform and fears becoming just another face in a window, observing life through a screen and lacking any real connection or depth.
The song speaks to the experience of many people who feel disconnected from society, struggling to maintain their identity and resist the pressures to conform. It highlights the difficulty of staying true to oneself in a world that values conformity and sameness, and the fear of losing oneself in the process. The imagery of the dogs outside and the warm glow of the screen create a powerful contrast between the harsh reality of the world outside and the comforting illusion of the digital world.
Line by Line Meaning
They're all the same, assimilated
Everyone is conforming to the norm and losing their individuality
And here am I born of a lost cause
I feel like my life has no purpose or direction
The underdog, an alien in drag, dying
I feel like an outsider, struggling to fit in and survive
So who's to say there's any shame in
Why should I be ashamed of being alone and doing my own thing
being alone when the dogs are outside
It's better to be alone than to hang out with people who will hurt me
In packs of ten, their muzzles removed, biting
People can be cruel and dangerous when they're in groups and feel empowered
I tried to save my inner sanctum
I tried to protect my personal space and keep myself safe from harm
While all around were still playing with fire
While others were taking risks and not thinking about the consequences of their actions
The fact remains
The truth is
I've never been moved to sell myself
I've never felt the need to compromise my values or beliefs in order to fit in or succeed
I don't want to be another face in a window
I don't want to be just another anonymous person, lost in the crowd and forgotten
Seeing life through a screen, bathed in a warm glow
Living my life vicariously through social media or other people's experiences
Fade like so ...
Disappear with no trace or impact on the world
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June Harvey
My favorite song on this CD!
Mi Culto Al Rock
Mine too, it's incredible.
AKGie
właśnie wysłuchałem, podoba mi się. dziękuję. a teraz czas na sesję z Lunatic Soul, jeśli nie znasz (pewnie znasz) również polecam.
bomt
great sound. so disappointing of me not knowing about them so far.
SypiTST
Nie da się nie kochać... Polecam sprawdzenie płyty "Night" zespołu Gazpacho... Też piękne.
Patrick Kenney
I guess Twisted Insane has a good taste in music outside his own genre. Thanks, man.
AKGie
ależ ja ich kocham
F. Lamb
Unreal amazing song!!!
colin parry
amazing track
missmelonfucker
This is amazing. Wow.