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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The Freak Show
Antimatter Lyrics
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I've had the pieces stripped
By long hands feeding small minds
And I never thought that this could come back
I failed to do it right
And took long strides into the firing line
And the less I feel alive the less I feel alive
Who lifts the sin from the man?
The optimist had died, leaving the black side to tow the line
Who is the sin from the man, who is the sin?
Looks like it's gonna be another one of those rainy days again
Another Face In A Window
They're all the same, assimilated
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
The fact remains
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
The first verse of Antimatter's song "The Freak Show" describes a feeling of being stripped apart and robbed of something valuable, both literally and figuratively. It speaks to the idea of external forces taking away one's possessions, but also the idea that one's innate talents and potential can be wasted by others who do not understand or appreciate them. The singer feels like a failure for not being able to protect what is important to them and has essentially become a target for those who seek to steal it away. There is a sense of resignation that perhaps the singer's best days are behind him, and he is not as alive as he once was.
The chorus presents the question: "Who lifts the sin from the man?" This line appears to be an allusion to religious themes, with the idea that only a higher power can absolve one of their sins. The imagery of a "freak show" is also present in this section, as the singer paints a picture of a circus with an optimist dying and giving way to a darker, more sinister side. It's unclear who or what is responsible for this transition, but it's suggested that there are forces at play that are beyond the singer's control.
The second verse shifts to a more introspective and existential tone. The singer describes feeling like an outsider or alien, born of a "lost cause" and struggling to find their place in the world. The dogs outside represent a metaphor for the dangers and rigors of everyday life, and the singer takes solace in the idea that it's okay to be alone sometimes. The third and final verse speaks to the idea of self-preservation, and the importance of staying true to oneself and not selling out for the sake of fame, wealth, or acceptance. The final line of "fade like so" could be interpreted as a warning, a reminder that nothing lasts forever and eventually all things must come to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
I should take what's left of this for myself
I have been stripped of my identity and possessions by others, so now I need to take control of what's left of me.
By long hands feeding small minds
I have been oppressed by people who have a limited vision and do not understand my true worth.
And I never thought that this could come back
I never expected to face the consequences of my actions, but now I must deal with them.
I failed to do it right
I made mistakes and failed to live up to my own expectations of myself.
And the less I feel alive the less I feel alive
My sense of vitality is diminishing, and the more I lose touch with it, the harder it is to get it back.
Who lifts the sin from the man?
I am questioning whether one can be absolved of their sins or if they must bear this burden indefinitely.
From the corner of the ring we gave up
I feel as though I am fighting a losing battle, with no allies by my side.
The optimist had died, leaving the black side to tow the line
My optimistic side has died, and now I am forced to succumb to the negative aspects of life.
Looks like it's gonna be another one of those rainy days again
I have a pessimistic outlook on life, assuming that things will always be difficult.
They're all the same, assimilated
I see others conforming to societal norms and losing their individuality in the process.
And here am I born of a lost cause
I feel like I was destined to fail, as though I was born into bad circumstances.
The underdog, an alien in drag, dying
I identify with being an underdog and feeling like an outsider in society, and now I feel like I am dying inside.
So who's to say there's any shame in being alone when the dogs are outside
Sometimes it is better to be alone than to be surrounded by people who are dangerous or unsupportive.
In packs of ten, their muzzles removed, biting
Others can be vicious and hurtful, and it is important to protect oneself from them.
I tried to save my inner sanctum
I tried to preserve my sense of inner peace and stability in the face of adversity.
While all around were still playing with fire
Others around me were living recklessly and creating chaos in their lives.
The fact remains
Despite everything else, one thing that is true is that I have never compromised my values.
I've never been moved to sell myself
I have never been willing to trade my authenticity or self-respect for superficial gains.
I don't want to be another face in a window
I refuse to conform to societal expectations and lose my individuality.
Seeing life through a screen, bathed in a warm glow
Living life through technology, media or other intermediaries is not the same as experiencing reality firsthand.
Fade like so
I am ready to fade away, to disappear from this world and leave my troubles behind.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES TANNER, JASON MOSS
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@kaisbenrhouma8174
We've worked it out, figured out what its all about
Don't retreat but don't be seen, Let nothing come between
No more lazy days, what rate do they pay?
Here's a knife, carve a life as we plot your downfall in the nearest aisle
They're nailing up the coffin but you're smiling as you go
Coining in to nothing, it's all part of the freak show
Walk in my shadow
Ritual exclusion is just a part of everything
And tolerance depends upon the song you sing
Who's poison arrow?
And if you dance, you command no more respect
Now we'll have to find some other way to keep the children safe
Eve's been at the drawing board to segregate the human race
Falling from an altercation, you're put in a situation
Denied access to the one thing bound to stop you going under
Now you'll have to face tomorrow with no hope to beg or borrow
Once you count it up you know you're gonna find it's not enough
Your only hope's to cook the books, pray the man don't choose to look you up
@MrSoundeath
This song always gives me the shivers.
Love this band. The best after Anathema
@hoomanhosseini8299
Mick Moss is absolutely one of the existing geniuses of music industry!
@Hrimthur666
Prophecy has so many outstanding bands. This is such a beautiful music! Amazing!
@AKGie
kocham ten utwór, potęga
@avramoskiigor1046
They're nailing up the coffin but you're smiling as you go
Coining in to nothing, it's all part of the freak show...
@vincentvz5019
I just love how the drum part at 1:47 sounds like they're really nailing up the coffin.
⚰️🔨 😅
@kaisbenrhouma8174
We've worked it out, figured out what its all about
Don't retreat but don't be seen, Let nothing come between
No more lazy days, what rate do they pay?
Here's a knife, carve a life as we plot your downfall in the nearest aisle
They're nailing up the coffin but you're smiling as you go
Coining in to nothing, it's all part of the freak show
Walk in my shadow
Ritual exclusion is just a part of everything
And tolerance depends upon the song you sing
Who's poison arrow?
And if you dance, you command no more respect
Now we'll have to find some other way to keep the children safe
Eve's been at the drawing board to segregate the human race
Falling from an altercation, you're put in a situation
Denied access to the one thing bound to stop you going under
Now you'll have to face tomorrow with no hope to beg or borrow
Once you count it up you know you're gonna find it's not enough
Your only hope's to cook the books, pray the man don't choose to look you up
@Benomarr
Thanks kais Ben .. you make it easy
@katemurphy1915
Love this, thank you!!!.
@katemurphy1915
Brilliant band.