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1) Ash are an alternative rock band that formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1992. The media originally pegged Ash's music as Britpop when the band first found mainstream success.
The current line-up of the group is as follows: Tim Wheeler (vocals and guitar), Mark Hamilton (bass guitar) and Rick McMurray (drums).
Ash's full-length debut "1977" was released in 1996 and followed 1994's mini album "Trailer". Named after the year they were all born (and in honour of the year Star Wars was released), "1977" displayed Wheeler and Hamilton's full-fledged love for all things extra-terrestrial and science fiction-related. In autumn 1997, guitarist Charlotte Hatherley was added to the existing trio. Hatherley was recruited from the band Nightnurse.
The new quartet's sophomore effort - "Nu-Clear Sounds" was released in 1998 to a mixed critical reaction. "Free All Angels" followed in April 2001, gaining a U.S. release in the following summer.
Meltdown, the band's first Stateside release for Record Collection, arrived in spring 2005. A year later, and after nine years with Ash, Charlotte Hatherley announced her departure from the band to concentrate on a solo career. The split was amicable and the members of the band have mentioned that they are open to Charlotte returning.
In 2007 the remaining trio (and original line-up) released the album "Twilight Of The Innocents".
2009: Nearly 12 months of work at their Manhattan command centre has produced an enviable payload of new tunes: the ultimate singles band are about to unveil the ultimate singles collection.
The band announces what amounts to a creative Everest, the ‘A-Z Series’: 26 singles in one year, a single for each letter of the alphabet, one release every fortnight. The first taster is free download Return Of White Rabbit, and the UK press loves it; a refreshing electro take on the unstoppable Ash formula, it suggests the ambitious new release schedule has revitalized the band.
The unique subscription service run from the band’s website and own label ‘Atomic Heart Records’ is kicked off with ballad True Love 1980 and is promptly followed by another Ash innovation, the A to Z Tour. The band embark on an alphabetical tour of the UK, a brave – if not foolish – trip around the British Isles from Aldershot to Zennor, bringing the Rock back to some of the nation’s lesser known music venues.
Ash were joined by Bloc Party guitarist Russell Lissack for live performances in 2010 while Bloc Party was on hiatus.
2) Ash, an emerging Atlanta-based artist, made her television debut on the reality show Chasing Destiny by Kelly Rowland but she’s no newcomer to the performance art. If you’ve ever seen her perform behind Janelle Monáe, it is likely that you were instantly captivated by her warm energy and obvious star quality. The singer/songwriter is keeping feel good love songs alive in her solo work with a refreshing amalgamation of futuristic and classic instrumentation. Ash’s debut project The Perfect EP and sophomore release The Please Like Me EP each consist of four endearingly electrifying songs.
ASH. is an American dream-Pop artist who is gradually winning the hearts of listeners all over the world. She is a songstress and a writer of both prose and poetry with a unique perspective on love. With her mesmerizing lyrics and enchanting voice, she and her writing partner, T. Brown, have created songs and melodies that will live in your heart forever; harkening to sounds of nostalgia all the while remaining fresh and refreshing.
Her two independent releases, The Please Like Me EP and The Perfect EP were so impactful that they amassed features in over 30 publications, including Galore, Saint Heron, Perez Hilton, Essence, VIBE, BET, PYNK, and Hello Beautiful, just to name a few.
This success was coupled with numerous requests of the budding star to perform at notable events such as opening for Grammy nominated singer and super producer Ryan Leslie at Atlanta’s CenterStage,The Revival hosted by hit producer Bryan-Michael Cox, and the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, just to name a few.
A former vocalist and dancer for artist Janelle Monae, ASH. has a history of notable performances alongside the Grammy nominated singer at The White House, on Good Morning America, on a plethora of late night shows such as Letterman and Fallon, Coachella, Essence Music Fest, SNL, Black Girls Rock, the 18th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony, and many many others. That opportunity also landed her the honor of performing on stage with musical icons, Stevie Wonder and the late Prince Rogers Nelson.
In Spring of 2016, ASH. orchestrated her first high school tour allowing her an opportunity to interact with, impact and encourage young lives. In fact, her music is filled with metaphorical references to dream chasing.
In August of 2016, ASH., began her uniquely created, " THE PLEASE LIKE ME LIVING ROOM TOUR," where she traveled to Memphis, Nashville, Cleveland, Atlanta and Brooklyn with her band, creating a stage in the living rooms of her most dedicated fans to provide an opportunity for people to experience her live. The tour proved to be highly innovative, packing out the living rooms in each city. In fact, a well known Brooklyn Blog, "Music and Other Drugs," called the tour, "genius," and stated that "..the intimate vibe connected the audience to ASH.,...everyone in the room sang along...it shows the impact that her artistry and music has on fans..." .
3) ASH Is an artist from Paris, France. ( SoundCloud )
Hailing from Cairo, Egypt and currently based in Montréal, Ash fuses melodic Middle Eastern sounds and Electronic music in a style reminiscent to that of his versatile influences.
His repertoire can be traced back to his first original track Lost, released in 2012, which garnered attention from numerous producers for its intricate fusion of middle eastern and electronic music.
In 2016, Ash released his hit Mosaïque. The song has amassed over 90 million streams to date and charted in the Top 50 of many countries including Turkey, Greece, Romania and Ukraine.
Following Mosaique’s success, Ash released many more hits such as, Give a Little, Daydream and Dans La Peau, reaching altogether over 350 million streams on digital music platforms.
4) ASH is a singer-songwriter based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Known for her dynamically enchanting live performances and captivating audiences of all ages with her lovable authenticity, ASH is a Kommetjie-raised Canadian singer-songwriter aspiring to inspire a message of compassion and kindness through her music.
Her sound is infused with warm classic country-folk influences and is accompanied by passionate poetic lyrics.
After being inspired by her natural love of connecting with others through music, ASH has been prolifically performing all over the Western Cape and Gauteng
She loves to perform her own original material as well as old-school sing-a-long favourites that everyone knows. She has recorded her debut single "Homeless Hearts" in collaboration with Jon Shaban at Sit the Folk Down Studios in Woodstock and will be releasing it on the 22nd of April 2022. ASH is certainly making waves and is only just getting started.
Day of the Triffids
Ash Lyrics
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Cruisin' through the garden district I was out of mind
The star of India's in my hotel room
In a brief combination 3,2,1, (which only I know)
And I've just seen by mentor Dr No
California sun is on the radio let's go
I just want to reach the radio star
It's a satellite of Venus and it ain't to far
I just want to reach the radio star
I was shooting up in my hotel room
When my phone started ringing oh no
It was Dr No he gave me the password
He said hey man haven't you heard (I said no)
The worlds been invaded by alien life forms
Meet me at the airport, we've got to get out, let's go
I just want to reach the radio star
I just want to reach the radio star
It's a satellite of Venus and it ain't to far
I just want to reach the radio star
I ran to the window and looked out
There were dead people all over the street man
Within two minutes I had all my stuff together
I jumped in the car and was speeding down the highway past all the deserted cars
In five minutes I was at the airport but there at the gates I saw what I suppose was one of them Alien life forms
I pulled my bazooka out of it's bag in the back of the car and blew it to hell
As arrange Dr No was waiting for me in the terminal
We got a private jet plane and took off
Two hours later landing in Zaire
Where we met up with Fu Manchu, Hannibal Lector, the hooded claw and all the rest of the gang
We boarded the rocket and soon we were shooting off for the stars
And as we approached the space station I looked down and observed the earth
The US airforce being annihilated
And swarms of Nu-clear weapons soaring through the stratosphere destroying the earth
And I swear to god I laughed
The lyrics of Ash's song Day of the Triffids narrate a surreal and dystopian scenario, where the singer is in a hotel room in the garden district, trying to reach the radio star, when his mentor, Dr No, calls and informs him that the world is being invaded by alien life forms. The lyrics are filled with imagery of chaos and destruction as the singer rushes to escape and ultimately board a rocket to leave the planet. The chorus repeats the desire to reach the radio star, suggesting that communication or connection with others is of utmost importance in such a crisis. The last line of the song "And I swear to god I laughed" could either imply the singer's insanity or his disregard for his former world.
Musically, the song is characteristic of Ash's rock and pop-punk sound, with its fast-paced drums, electric guitar riffs, and catchy choruses. Thematically, the song seems to be inspired by the post-apocalyptic science fiction novel "The Day of the Triffids" by John Wyndham, where a majority of the human population is blinded following a meteor shower, and deadly, man-eating plants called Triffids take over the world. However, the lyricist of the song seems to have taken considerable liberties with the source material, including the addition of Dr No, a recurring villain in James Bond movies.
Line by Line Meaning
In the midday heat I gave a sigh
I was feeling restless and lost while roaming around the garden district on a hot afternoon.
Cruisin' through the garden district I was out of mind
I was aimlessly wandering through the garden district and unable to focus on anything.
The star of India's in my hotel room
I have a valuable jewel called the Star of India in my hotel room.
In a brief combination 3,2,1, (which only I know)
I have a secret code 3,2,1, which only I know.
And I've just seen by mentor Dr No
I have just met my mentor, Dr No.
California sun is on the radio let's go
Let's get going while listening to the California sun on the radio.
I just want to reach the radio star
I desire to attain the unreachable goal of reaching the radio star.
It's a satellite of Venus and it ain't to far
The radio star is a satellite of Venus, but it's not too far away from our reach.
I was shooting up in my hotel room
I was using drugs (possibly heroin) in my hotel room.
When my phone started ringing oh no
When I was using drugs, my phone began ringing, causing me to panic.
He said hey man haven't you heard (I said no)
Dr No informed me of the alien invasion, but I was unaware of it before.
The worlds been invaded by alien life forms
The world has been invaded by life forms from another planet.
Meet me at the airport, we've got to get out, let's go
Dr No urged me to meet him at the airport to flee from the invasion.
There were dead people all over the street man
I looked out of the window and saw many corpses on the streets.
Within two minutes I had all my stuff together
I quickly gathered all of my belongings.
I jumped in the car and was speeding down the highway past all the deserted cars
I drove away from the area, avoiding the abandoned cars along the highway.
I pulled my bazooka out of it's bag in the back of the car and blew it to hell
I recovered my bazooka from the back of my car and used it to destroy one of the alien life forms blocking my way.
As arrange Dr No was waiting for me in the terminal
Dr No was already waiting for me at the terminal as planned.
We got a private jet plane and took off
We boarded a private jet plane and departed immediately.
Where we met up with Fu Manchu, Hannibal Lector, the hooded claw and all the rest of the gang
We met up with other famous fictional characters like Fu Manchu, Hannibal Lector, and the hooded claw.
We boarded the rocket and soon we were shooting off for the stars
We boarded a rocket and began our journey to space.
And as we approached the space station I looked down and observed the earth
While approaching the space station, I observed the Earth from above.
The US airforce being annihilated
I witnessed the destruction of the US Air Force during the invasion.
And swarms of Nu-clear weapons soaring through the stratosphere destroying the earth
And I swear to god I laughed
I saw countless nuclear weapons soaring through the stratosphere and destroying the Earth, and I found it amusing.
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Written by: TIM WHEELER
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