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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.
Message From Oscar Wilde and Patrick the Brewer
Ash Lyrics
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I haven't been the same since my teenage lobotomy
Full on, I moved to Hong Kong
With Bruce Lee's brother and Johnny Wong
I think its strange, he's friends with Fu Manchu
And he thinks he knows you
Uh uh uh uh uh oh
Oh Daniel San made in Taiwan Come on Jackie Chan
Last night Jackie Chan came 'round
I played pool with him and we hung out
Mr. Miagi and the X-men
Called in for a while as well
Kung Fu do what you do to him
I can't live without my Kung-Fu movies
'Shanghai Killers' and 'Deadly Road'
My life was ruined when the Green Dragon closed
I think it's strange he's friends with Fu Manchu
And he thinks he knows you
Uh uh uh uh uh oh
Oh Daniel San made in Taiwan
Come on Jackie Chan
Uh uh uh uh uh oh
I think it's strange he's friends with Fu Manchu
Uh uh uh uh uh oh
He's in love with you
Oh Daniel San made in Taiwan
Come on Jackie Chan
Uh uh uh uh uh oh
The song “Message From Oscar Wilde and Patrick the Brewer” by Ash is a tribute to the love for Kung-Fu movies. The lyrics capture the essence of the obsession towards Kung-Fu movies, with “Kung Fu do what you do to me / I haven't been the same since my teenage lobotomy”. The love is deep-rooted to the level where the singer moves to Hong Kong and befriends Bruce Lee’s brother and Johnny Wong. The singer is fascinated by the Kung-Fu culture, including characters like Fu Manchu and Jackie Chan, as shown in the lyrics “I think it's strange he's friends with Fu Manchu / And he thinks he knows you / last night Jackie Chan came round / I played pool with him and we hung out / Mr. Miagi and the X-men / called in for a while as well.” The song also reflects on how the closing of the Green Dragon ruined the singer's life.
The song captures the mood of the singer who is lost in the magic of Kung-Fu movies, and how it has impacted his life. The use of iconic characters from Kung-Fu movies, including Mr. Miagi and X-men, adds a layer of nostalgia for the viewers who have experienced the Kung-Fu era.
Line by Line Meaning
Kung Fu do what you do to me
The singer is expressing their obsession with martial arts, suggesting that the discipline has a profound impact on them.
I haven't been the same since my teenage lobotomy
The singer experienced a significant change of personality during this period of their life, possibly due to some form of trauma or brain damage.
Full on, I moved to Hong Kong
The singer's passion for Kung Fu drove them to relocate to the place where the art is most widely practiced and developed: Hong Kong.
With Bruce Lee's brother and Johnny Wong
The artist associates with people who share that passion, one of which is Bruce Lee's brother - a fellow martial artist and actor - and Johnny Wong, whose occupation or relationship to Lee is not revealed.
I think its strange, he's friends with Fu Manchu
The artist finds it odd that one of their acquaintances is linked to the fictional criminal mastermind Fu Manchu, whose reputation perpetuates negative stereotypes of Asian people.
And he thinks he knows you
The referenced acquaintance claims to know a person who may be the subject of the singer's affection or interest, implying that they are in some sort of personal or professional relationship.
Oh Daniel San made in Taiwan
The singer references Daniel LaRusso, the singer of the Karate Kid franchise, whose surname 'san' is the Japanese honorific for 'mister'; however, the mention of Taiwan suggests that the character was made overseas, adding an element of irony or absurdity.
Come on Jackie Chan
The artist addresses Jackie Chan, another martial artist and actor who has gained a degree of mainstream popularity in Hollywood, possibly as an attempt to establish a connection or feel closer to them.
Last night Jackie Chan came 'round
The artist claims to have socialized with Jackie Chan, suggesting a desire to establish a personal relationship with the celebrity or the notion that such a thing would be possible for them.
I played pool with him and we hung out
The artist describes an activity they shared with Jackie Chan, implying that they have common interests or simply that they are friends who enjoy each other's company.
Mr. Miagi and the X-men
The singer references two different cultural franchises, The Karate Kid and The X-Men, connected only through their association with martial arts and/or comic book culture.
Called in for a while as well
The artist suggests that fictional characters like Mr. Miyagi or the X-Men are equally likely to appear and interact with them as real people, further blurring the line between reality and fantasy in the artist's inner world.
I can't live without my Kung-Fu movies
The singer emphasizes the importance of Kung Fu movies or media to their life, suggesting that they are not just a casual interest, but a central aspect of their identity or coping mechanism.
'Shanghai Killers' and 'Deadly Road'
The singer cites two hypothetical examples of Kung Fu movies, which can be interpreted as a literary device to fill in the gap for the reader or simply evidence of the singer's deep knowledge and interest in the genre.
My life was ruined when the Green Dragon closed
The singer refers to the closure of a Kung Fu school or business called the Green Dragon, which had a significant impact on their life, possibly contributing to their current state of obsession or nostalgia.
He's in love with you
The previously mentioned acquaintance who claimed to know someone the artist is interested in is revealed to have romantic feelings towards that person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: TIM WHEELER
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