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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Monochrome
Antimatter Lyrics
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Between the earth and clouds they lay
Awaiting a sign, a movement deciding
How to think and what to say
Turn to the same page, skip to the same frame
Oh how it feels to feel the same
Oh mirror of lies, come forge a disguise
Is that all there is?
Conform and display
And the answers drift through the air
Illuminating those who hear
It’s all illusion-weaving but still
Comfort the masses unfulfilled
What’s a dream to the dreamer, real?
Like it never was tainted by the earth
You may not be the best that you can
But you’re safe and sound in the end
Hide in the whores
The lyrics to Antimatter's "Monochrome" speaks of the conformity and lack of individuality in society. The first stanza refers to the masses, who are ignorant and lay between the earth and clouds, waiting for a sign or movement to determine how they should think and speak. The second stanza speaks of conformity and how everyone turns to the same page and frame, feeling the same way. The use of a mirror of lies is used as a metaphor for society's lack of individuality, copy and pasting the same ideologies and beliefs.
The chorus "Is that all there is? Conform and display" highlights the emptiness and shallowness of living in a conformist society. The next stanza speaks of the illusions created to comfort those unfulfilled, stating that truth is not the reality for the masses. The bridge questions what is real and whether dreams are pure or tainted by the earth. The song concludes with the phrase "Hide in the whores," which could mean that people hide their individuality and truth by conforming to society's norms.
Line by Line Meaning
And under the sun, the ignorant ones
The people who are unaware of their surroundings, live under the same sun as educated people.
Between the earth and clouds they lay
Living in between the earth and the sky, they are lost and directionless.
Awaiting a sign, a movement deciding
They wait for a sign or some sort of movement that will decide their fate, instead of taking control of their own destiny.
How to think and what to say
They don't think for themselves or speak their own thoughts - rather they allow others to do so for them.
Turn to the same page, skip to the same frame
They follow the same pattern as everyone else without ever deviating from it.
Oh how it feels to feel the same
It may be comforting to be part of the crowd, but it's unhealthy and leads to mental stagnation.
Oh mirror of lies, come forge a disguise
The media, as a reflection of society, often lies and encourages people to deceive themselves, creating a false sense of security.
Copy and paste, copy and paste
People's ignorance leads them to copy and paste other people's thoughts and ideas instead of coming up with their own.
Is that all there is?
Is conformity all there is to life?
Conform and display
People are encouraged to conform to societal norms and display those norms outwardly.
And the answers drift through the air
Answers to life's questions are out there, but they are elusive and hard to grasp.
Illuminating those who hear
For those who are aware and open-minded, these answers can be illuminating and life-changing.
It’s all illusion-weaving but still
Despite the fact that it's all an illusion, people are still drawn to it and believe in it.
Comfort the masses unfulfilled
The illusion serves to comfort those who are unfulfilled and looking for something to believe in.
What’s a dream to the dreamer, real?
For someone who dreams, the dream feels very real, even though it may be based on falsehoods.
Like it never was tainted by the earth
Dreams can feel pure and untainted by reality, but they are still based on those same tainted ideas.
You may not be the best that you can
You may not be living up to your full potential, but that is not necessarily a bad thing.
But you’re safe and sound in the end
Living a life of mediocrity may not be fulfilling, but it can keep you safe and protected from the harsh realities of the world.
Hide in the whores
People hide behind the illusions and falsehoods of the world, not wanting to face the harsh truths and realities.
Contributed by Sophia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@drevilrodrigues
This one live gains further strength.
«And under the sun, the ignorant ones
Between the earth and clouds they lay
Awaiting a sign, a movement deciding
How to think and what to say
Turn to the same page, skip to the same frame
Oh how it feels to feel the same
Oh mirror of lies, come forge a disguise
Copy and paste, copy and paste
Is that all there is?
Conform and display
And the answers drift through the air
Illuminating those who hear
It’s all illusion-weaving but still
Comfort the masses unfulfilled
What’s a dream to the dreamer, real?
Like it never was tainted by the earth
You may not be the best that you can
But you’re safe and sound in the end
Hide in the whores»
@puzzleamfiklia
"And under the sun, the ignorant ones Between the earth and clouds they lay Awaiting a sign, a movement deciding How to think and what to say ...." it's so fucking good
@prestonledger3807
I guess I am kind of off topic but do anybody know of a good website to stream new movies online?
@stevennoah1278
@Preston Ledger i would suggest FlixZone. You can find it on google :)
@lanceandre9969
@Steven Noah Yup, been watching on Flixzone for since april myself :D
@prestonledger3807
@Steven Noah Thank you, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I appreciate it !
@stevennoah1278
@Preston Ledger Happy to help =)
@NataMagnata
When I hear this song, it gives me goosebumps...I love this...
@cosminmihaiserghianu1906
One person is too fucking happy.
@evertonmarcos2011
wata fkn masterpiece
@martinvano4310
Thanks for the show in Bratislava :)