Arthur and Martha follow in the footsteps of the great electronic two pieces of our time; Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, Sparks, 2 Unlimited and others. Their live show has been described as "Gilbert & George, disguised as The Carpenters, steal the hits of Kraftwerk and bash them out on an old moog in the style of Section 25" Their debut single Autovia was released on Happy Robots Records in April 2008 and their debut album 'Navigation' will be released in June 2009.
Adam Cresswell (aka. Arthur) was the founding member of indie-pop darlings Saloon. Before their split in 2003, Saloon recorded two albums (This is) What We Call Progress (2002) and 'If we Meet in The Future (2003). Both released by Track & Field (UK) / Darla (US.) Saloon toured throughout the UK and Europe, recorded 3 sessions for the BBC John Peel show and had 4 records in 'John Peel's Festive 50' including the number 1 in 2002. A posthumous singles compilation 'Lo-Fi Sounds Hi-Fi Heart' is to be released in 2006. The band split due to both personal and musical differences. Adam would now rather converse with a washing machine than with a drummer.
Alice Hubley (aka Martha) Before moving to London in 2004 Alice was was a key player in the Leeds music scene. She brought her MS-10 and vocal skills to indie pop band The Seven Inches and the electronic kraut-rockers The Exteriors. She has sung on releases by Herman Dune, Bilge Pump and more. She also has a reputation as a fanzine writer extraordinaire and live-music promoter and was a founding member of The Duloks. Under her DJ moniker Automated Alice she has brought joy to dancefloors across Europe. Alice is a keen knitter and one day hopes to knit the band all-in-one day-glo knitted jumpsuits.
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Memory
Arthur and Martha Lyrics
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Beginning of the end
I'm looking for a reason
A means to an end
Will I be there?
Can I be there?
Will I be there?
Will I be there?
So hold on to the memory
Cold steel into the refinery
You said, hold on to the memory
Nothing will ever be the same
Ever be the same
The star lights are shining bright
When will I be one of them?
Reaching out to the top
Making a mark is all that I want
It's all I want, oh
Will I be there?
Can I be there?
Will I be there?
Am I dreaming?
Will I be there?
So she said
Hold on to the memory
Cold steel into the refinery
She said, hold on to the memory
Nothing will ever be the same
Nothing will ever be the same, so
Hold on to the memory
Cold steel into the refinery
She said, hold on to the memory
Nothing will ever be the same
Nothing will ever be the same
In the lyrics of Arthur and Martha's song "Memory," the singer expresses a sense of uncertainty and seeks a reason or meaning for their actions, which could likely signify a sense of detachment or senselessness in their life. The repetition of the phrase "Will I be there?" and "Am I dreaming?" hints at an insecurity in the singer, unsure if they will achieve their ambitions or if they are even realistic. The lyrics also allude to a desire for fame and recognition with the line "Reaching out to the top, making a mark is all that I want."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of memories and how these memories can become a source of comfort in times of change. The mention of "Cold steel into the refinery" represents a harsh reality of how memories can become twisted, changed, or forgotten, and it's vital to hold onto these memories to prevent losing oneself entirely. The final line of "nothing will ever be the same" signifies a recognition that life is always changing and moving forward, but the memory acts as a constant source of comfort and reassurance.
Line by Line Meaning
This is only the beginning
The journey has just begun
Beginning of the end
Although it's just started, the end is already in sight
I'm looking for a reason
I'm searching for a purpose
A means to an end
A way to achieve my goals
Will I be there?
Will I achieve my dreams?
Can I be there?
Am I capable of reaching my goals?
Will I be there?
Will I be successful?
Am I dreaming?
Is this too good to be true?
Will I be there?
Will I achieve my goals?
So hold on to the memory
Remember this moment
Cold steel into the refinery
Taking raw materials and transforming them into something valuable
You said, hold on to the memory
Someone advised to remember this moment
Nothing will ever be the same
This moment will always be remembered
Ever be the same
Things will change from this moment on
The star lights are shining bright
The future looks promising and full of possibilities
When will I be one of them?
When will I achieve my goals and become successful?
Reaching out to the top
Striving for success
Making a mark is all that I want
I want to leave a legacy
It's all I want, oh
I am driven by this desire
So she said
Another person advised
She said, hold on to the memory
Remember this moment
Nothing will ever be the same
This memory will always be significant
Nothing will ever be the same, so
Things will inevitably change from this point on
Hold on to the memory
Remember this important moment
Cold steel into the refinery
Taking something raw and making it valuable
She said, hold on to the memory
Someone advised to remember this important moment
Nothing will ever be the same
This moment will always be significant
Nothing will ever be the same
Things will inevitably change from this point on
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sentric Music
Written by: Deon Langeveld, Michael Moller, Rayke Loftie-Eaton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I think Scarlet Meadows may have been based on the battle of Franklin, near Nashville. Hood had just taken over command of Western Confederate forces following the dismissal of Joe Johnston due to frustration with his cautious defensive strategies and, in a series of disastrous assaults, had been forced to abandon Atlanta to Sherman's Federals.
To try to get Sherman to abandon his campaign into the deep south Hood decided to invade Tennessee. Sherman wound up leaving his own supply train behind to live off the land (a trick he had learned from Grant's Vicksburg campaign) but did not pursue Hood, trusting the forces he had left behind under General George Henry Thomas to hold the line.
Hood's army of nearly 40,000 met 29,000 men under General Schofield (sound familiar? The revolver was named after his brother Wheeler) at Franklin and in a series of bloody assaults managed to dislodge them and claim technical victory, but it was pyrrhic and resulted in the loss of approximately 8,000 confederates under all branches of service, and more importantly decimated their veteran leadership.
Schofield withdrew his men in good order that night into the works around Nashville, where Thomas's main force was encamped. Hood declared victory and pursued, establishing a siege line which was ineffective at cutting off supplies. After some weeks of stalemate Thomas assaulted Hood's earthworks with overwhelming force and destroyed the bulk of his army. There's a story that Thomas rode past the aftermath of a regiment of black soldiers attacking some trenches and, upon seeing their bodies carpeting the field, declared "they will fight". Especially notable because Thomas was a Virginian who had remained loyal to the Union.
Over half of Hood's men were killed, wounded, or lost over this 2 month period and his army was never again a viable offensive force. Elements of it would eventually join Johnston's command as he attempted to slow Sherman's march through the deep south but ultimately the series of events culminating in the battles of Franklin and Nashville would leave the confederacy's western flank practically defenseless.
Garfield probably would have died in one of those battles, during the rout after, or in a prison camp. I'm gonna say it wasn't Martha's fault.
Sian Sutherland
Awesome video! Really insightful, and thank you for the shout-out! I’m a huge fan and it’s completely made my day ❤️
Asgard Ninja
@slamblamboozled 124 My bad. Must've been having one of those moments
slamblamboozled 124
@Asgard Ninja It's "round of applause"...
Jonny B
@Asgard Ninja It's already been found before she said it
Asgard Ninja
Nice job for finding this. You deserve a rounding applause
Just CJ
I’m always surprised when I walk into a cabin and there isn’t a dead body or two lying on the floor
Stardust On Fire
@Idk well, there's Reed Cottage, Aberdeen pig farm, the old lady who had the gun in her basement that is excellent, ummm... I think that's it, maybe there's one or two more, but yeah, they are few, and far between.
twistedyogert
You'd think that by 1899 things would've been less dangerous. 1899 was towards the end of the frontier-era (1607-1912) and almost a decade after the "Wild West" era (1865-1890) ended. While I'd imagine that it wasn't peachy I would think that there were fewer things out in the wild that could kill someone. Civilization has driven a lot of the wild animals away, potentially hostile Native American tribes have all been killed off or sent to reservations and "germ-theory" (the idea that microorganisms cause infection and sickness)was well established science by then. While antibiotics wouldn't be discovered until the 1920s, doctors knew how to prevent infection.
1BigWoRLd
Errrrrrr
JVKXBE
@PlowedSnow “Heck Bent” are you even old enough to be playing this game? Lul