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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Psalms
Antimatter Lyrics
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He don't want to get where he's going 'cause he thinks he's gonna burn,
He can't handle being born in the middle of a big black line,
No matter where he looks, to him it's just either side.
Close your eyes when you feel you're going under,
Close your eyes; you can make the shore this time,
Close your eyes; you can make it through the wild,
... you can make it through the wild.
He don't want to make the transition into meat that feeds the ground,
He can't hack it when his mind paints a picture from an evil eye,
You can't wash the canvas now 'cause it's full of dye
The lyrics of "Psalms" by Antimatter describe the struggles of a young man who is afraid to learn and grow because he is afraid of what awaits him. He doesn't want to face the responsibilities or the consequences of his actions because he is afraid of the unknown. The lyrics speak of his fear of being born in the middle of a big black line, which is a metaphor for the uncertainty of his existence. He feels lost and alone and can't seem to find his way out of the darkness.
The chorus of the song offers hope for the young man, suggesting that he can find his way out of his troubles by closing his eyes and focusing on making it through the "wild," or difficult times. The lyrics encourage him to keep pushing forward, even when it seems impossible, and to believe in himself and his ability to overcome his fears.
Overall, "Psalms" is a poignant and powerful song that speaks to the struggles of many young people today who are afraid of the unknown and unsure of their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Poor boy he knows he's alive, he's afraid to learn,
The boy is aware of his existence but is scared of gaining knowledge,
He don't want to get where he's going 'cause he thinks he's gonna burn,
He is uncertain of his destination and fears the consequences of his actions,
He can't handle being born in the middle of a big black line,
The boy struggles with being in a state of uncertainty and confusion,
No matter where he looks, to him it's just either side.
All outcomes seem equally ominous to him,
Close your eyes when you feel you're going under,
Shut out the negativity when you feel overwhelmed,
Close your eyes; you can make the shore this time,
With perseverance, you can overcome the difficulties in your path and reach your goal,
Close your eyes; you can make it through the wild,
You have the strength to persevere through challenging situations,
... you can make it through the wild.
The challenges in your path are surmountable.
Poor boy he knows in this life he'll get hunted down,
The boy is aware of the harsh realities of life and anticipates being a victim of it,
He don't want to make the transition into meat that feeds the ground,
He fears death and being forgotten or reduced to mere flesh,
He can't hack it when his mind paints a picture from an evil eye,
Negative thoughts and ideas frighten him and consume his mind,
You can't wash the canvas now 'cause it's full of dye
It's difficult to change the imagery in one's mind once it has been consumed by negativity.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID PAYANT, JESSICA MOSS, MENUCK EFRIM, SOPHIE TRUDEAU, THIERRY AMAR
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@animefactory9729
Oh God!
This song is so beautiful and relaxing!
one of the best songs of this band.
@almagalicia3288
you ar as beautiful as the song or even much more, indeed!!! awesome creature of the moon,god bless you.
@rizeorfall
I love this song <3 One of my most favorite songs ever of all time forever and always :D
@sacacorchosbarravel4909
The Massive Attack vibe.
Great song. Bravo
@paguenodris3415
Beyond massive, beyond bristol sound more deep
@ahedsalloum3622
"LYRICS"
Poor boy he knows he's alive, he's afraid to learn
He don't want to get where he's going cos he thinks he's gonna burn
He can't handle being born in the middle of a big black line
No matter where he looks, to him it's just either side
Close your eyes when you feel you're going under
Close your eyes; you can make the shore this time
Close your eyes; you can make it through the wild
... you can make it through the wild
Poor boy he knows in this life he'll get hunted down
He don't want to make the transition into meat that feeds the ground
He can't hack it when his mind paints a picture from an evil eye
You can't wash the canvas now cos it's full of dye
@lord_seraphineOG
♡
@lord_seraphineOG
easily, the one of the best songs in this band
uhh, i miss this antimatter..