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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.
Goldfinger
Ash Lyrics
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Taking over
The world seems so alive
The world seems so alive
She slips into the night, and she is gone
Gone to set the score, gone into the town
Rain shining in her eyes
Again today
A thought to pass the time,
To occupy my mind
While I'm waiting for her
Down in the basement
Listening to the rain
Thinking things over
I think it over again
Think it over again
She slipped into the night, and she is gone
Gone to set the score, gone into the town
Rain shining in her eyes
Her Brother started school
Again today
A thought to pass the time,
To occupy my mind
While I'm waiting for her
I'm riding it down
Listening to the rain
She'll be here soon
I lie back and drift away
I lie back and drift away
She slipped into the night, and she is gone
Gone to set the score, gone into the town
Rain shining in her eyes
Her Brother started school
Again today
A thought to pass the time,
To occupy my mind
While I'm waiting for her
I'm feeling so alive
Feeling so real
On this stormy night
The rain is coming down
Rain like never before
I've got some records on
And some bottles of wine
On this stormy night
The rain is lashing down
And I'm waiting for her
The song "Goldfinger" by Ash is a mesmerizing track that is both poetic and relatable. The lyrics speak about waiting for someone special and the emotions that come with it. The opening lines "Move closer, set my mind on fire, taking over, the world seems so alive" immediately set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is fully invested in the person he is waiting for and feels alive with the anticipation of her arrival.
As the song goes on, we learn that the person the singer is waiting for has gone to "set the score" and "gone into the town." We are not given much context as to what this means, but we can assume that it is something important to her. The rain that is mentioned throughout the song adds to the overall melancholic and introspective mood. The singer is waiting in the basement, listening to the rain and thinking things over.
The song conveys a sense of restlessness, longing, and hope. The singer is waiting for this person to arrive, and he is filled with a sense of anticipation and excitement. He is playing records and drinking wine, trying to pass the time until she arrives. The line "I'm feeling so alive, feeling so real on this stormy night" perfectly encapsulates the feeling of waiting for someone you care about. Overall, "Goldfinger" is a beautifully written and poignant song that captures the universal experience of waiting for someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Move closer, set my mind on fire
I feel an intense attraction towards her and I am completely focused on her
Taking over
My desire for her is overwhelming me
The world seems so alive
My feelings for her are so intense that the world around me feels more vibrant and alive
She slips into the night, and she is gone
She has left without telling me where she is going
Gone to set the score, gone into the town
She has gone to do something important, perhaps to accomplish a goal or settle a score, in a nearby town
Rain shining in her eyes
It is raining and she is wet, but even in the dim light her eyes are shining
Her Brother started school
Her younger brother began attending school today
Again today
This is not the first day of school, but he has started again today
A thought to pass the time,
I am trying to distract myself and pass the time while I wait for her
To occupy my mind
I am doing something to keep myself mentally engaged and not just sitting idly by
While I'm waiting for her
I am waiting for her to come back
Down in the basement
I am in a secluded, private space away from others
Listening to the rain
I can hear the sound of rain falling outside
Thinking things over
I am reflecting on my feelings for her and trying to sort through them
Think it over again
I am thinking about my thought process and trying to make sense of my emotions
I'm riding it down
I am expressing my emotions through music
She'll be here soon
I am confident that she will be returning shortly
I lie back and drift away
I am relaxing and drifting off into my own thoughts and emotions
Feeling so alive
My emotions for her make me feel more alive and present in the moment
Feeling so real
My emotions for her are deep and intense, making the experience feel more real
On this stormy night
The weather is rainy and turbulent outside
The rain is coming down
The rain is falling heavily outside
Rain like never before
The rain is particularly heavy and intense compared to previous rainfalls
I've got some records on
I am listening to music while waiting for her
And some bottles of wine
I have opened some wine and am enjoying a drink while waiting for her
The rain is lashing down
The rainfall is particularly heavy and intense
And I'm waiting for her
I am eagerly anticipating her return and passing the time as best I can until then
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Written by: TIM WHEELER
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[Verse 1]
Move closer
Set my mind on fire
Taking over
The world seems so alive, oh ah ooh
The world seems so alive
[Chorus]
She slips into the night and she is gone
Gone to set the score, gone into the town
Rain shining in her eyes
Her brother started school again today
A thought to pass the time, to occupy my mind
While I'm waiting for her
[Verse 2]
Down in the basement
Listening to the rain
Thinking things over
I think it over again, oh ah ooh
I think it over again
[Chorus]
She slipped into the night and she was gone
Gone to set the score, gone into the town
Rain shining in her eyes
Her brother started school again today
A thought to pass the time, to occupy my mind
While I'm waiting for her
[Instrumental]
[Verse 3]
I'm riding it down
Listen to the rain
She'll be here soon
I lie back and drift away, oh ah ooh
I lie back and drift away
[Chorus]
She slipped into the night and she was gone
Gone to set the score, gone into the town
Rain shining in her eyes
Her brother started school again today
A thought to pass the time, to occupy my mind
While I'm waiting for her
[Outro]
I'm feeling so alive, feeling so real
On a stormy night, the rain is coming down
Rain like never before
I've got some records on and some bottles of wine
On a stormy night, the rain is lashing down
And I'm waiting for her
Trevor
Move closer, set my mind on fire
Taking over
The world seems so alive
The world seems so alive
She slips into the night, and she is gone
Gone to set the score, gone into the town
Rain shining in her eyes
Her brother started school
Again today
A thought to pass the time
To occupy my mind
While I'm waiting for her
Down in the basement
Listening to the rain
Thinking things over
I think it over again
Think it over again
She slipped into the night, and she is gone
Gone to set the score, gone into the town
Rain shining in her eyes
Her brother started school
Again today
A thought to pass the time
To occupy my mind
While I'm waiting for her
I'm riding it down
Listening to the rain
She'll be here soon
I lie back and drift away
I lie back and drift away
She slipped into the night, and she is gone
Gone to set the score, gone into the town
Rain shining in her eyes
Her brother started school
Again today
A thought to pass the time
To occupy my mind
While I'm waiting for her
I'm feeling so alive
Feeling so real
On this stormy night
The rain is coming down
Rain like never before
I've got some records on
And some bottles of wine
On this stormy night
The rain is lashing down
And I'm waiting for her
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Kay Sussex
This has to be one of the greatest Britpop songs ever, love the dramatic chord changes. So sad how music has deteriorated since 2000…
GrowlingMare
one of the most underrated songs ever written, incredible production and harmony, lyrics. always resonates with me and is such a massive pop production. should be vastly more respected by the music community.
Andrew May
Calm down.
wolfpackof100
People often say 'I'm most happy at the age I am now'. I say bollocks. Life will never get better than drinking late at summer's night as a 17 year old listening to Ash. Fucking sublime. It's all donwhill from there!
GonN2003
It is twelve years now. How do you look back at your statement, if I may ask?
The Magnanimous
Bleak, hope you found something to give you purpose
Felix Whetter
I agree it's all downhill from 17, peaked at that age
K W
Tim Wheeler's shirt is fantastic, even by 1996's standards. This album was a 90s Brit rock masterpiece, a truly excellent band. Ash, I salute you.
Ozymandias
I bought it blindly because of the title and was pleasantly surprised. 1977 was a good year for me. It even had a song referencing Star Wars, Darkside Lightside. (in 1996 Star Wars fandom was dead). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAXa1_Az2bg
Robert Andrew Hales
Hurry