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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.
life less ordinary
Ash Lyrics
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Enveloped heart, and the air is cool
Put on your dress, white Goddess
And settle in, as the weather folds
In the slow haze of the afternoon
Swaying hips, made like a gun
Blackest sails, the most beautiful, star
Before my eyes, beyond the stars, beneath the sun
So, take me in your arms again
Lead me in my dreams again
So, what is it worth?
I'll sell my soul, what is it worth?
Only you know
You were conceived in my heart,
Came like a dream
To save me from my mortality
Put on your dress, white Goddess
And settle in, as the weather folds
Our lives will be entwined, even when I die
You'll see me through 'til the end of time
No earthly bride, the most beautiful, star
In the world, in the air, on my tongue
Before my eyes, beyond the stars,
Beneath the sun
So, take me in your arms again
Lead me in my dreams again
So, what is it worth?
I'll sell my soul, what is it worth?
Only you know
Take me in your arms again
Lead me in my dreams again
So, what is it worth?
I'll sell my soul, what is it worth?
I'll sell my soul, what is it worth?
I'll sell my soul, what is it worth?
The lyrics to Ash's song "A Life Less Ordinary" express the desire to engage in escapism and find solace in the arms of a loved one. The singer of the song longs to slip away from reality and lose himself in a haze of smoke and elevated emotions. The first stanza describes an idyllic scene, with the sun setting and the air turning cool. The unnamed love interest is a figure of divine beauty, described as a white goddess with swaying hips and black sails. The singer finds himself enraptured by this person, whose presence makes his life less ordinary and imbues it with meaning.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on the importance of this person in his life. He likens their arrival to a divine intervention, a dreamlike experience that saved him from the mediocrity of everyday existence. He describes their connection as timeless and transcendent, one that will persist even after his death. The chorus repeats the desire to be held and led by this person, to sell their soul for the elusive feeling of completeness they bring.
Overall, the song seems to be a meditation on the transformative power of love and the longing for escape from mundane existence. The imagery is dreamlike and somewhat fantastical, with a mythical quality to the descriptions of the love interest's beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
I smoke myself into a haze in the afternoon
I consume substances that alter my perception of reality, often during the daytime when the sun is high in the sky.
Enveloped heart, and the air is cool
I am experiencing strong emotions that seem to surround and engulf my heart, while the atmosphere around me is refreshing and soothing.
Put on your dress, white Goddess
You should wear a garment that emphasizes your beauty and grace, like a goddess from ancient mythology, symbolically representing purity and divinity.
And settle in, as the weather folds
Get comfortable and relax, as the climate and environment change around you gradually.
In the slow haze of the afternoon
During the lethargic, dreamy part of the day, when time seems to slow down and the sun casts a golden glow.
Swaying hips, made like a gun
Your movements are seductive and powerful, capable of wielding influence over others, like a weapon in your hands.
Blackest sails, the most beautiful, star
Your appearance is simultaneously dark and attractive, like a ship's sails that catch the wind yet obscure the light, shining bright and prominent in the vastness of space.
In the world, in the air, on my tongue
Your essence can be felt everywhere, whether in the tangible world around us, the ethereal realm of ideas and inspiration, or simply in the act of speaking your name aloud.
Before my eyes, beyond the stars, beneath the sun
Your presence and influence extend beyond the physical universe, transcending time and space, and illuminating everything around us.
So, take me in your arms again
Please hold me close to your heart, as a symbol of love and protection.
Lead me in my dreams again
Guide me through the world of imagination and subconsciousness, where anything is possible and everything is meaningful.
So, what is it worth?
What is the value of this experience or relationship, in terms of emotional or spiritual fulfillment?
I'll sell my soul, what is it worth?
I am willing to sacrifice everything, even my own identity or sense of self, to obtain this inner peace or happiness.
Only you know
Only you have the power to determine the validity and depth of my emotions, and to understand what drives me forward in life.
You were conceived in my heart,
You were born out of my own desires and aspirations, and you represent my ideal of perfection and beauty.
Came like a dream
Your appearance in my life was so unexpected and miraculous, like a vision that I could barely believe was real.
To save me from my mortality
You provide me with a sense of purpose and immortality, that transcends the brief span of our human existence.
Our lives will be entwined, even when I die
Our fates are forever linked, even beyond the moment of my own death, as our souls and spirits merge together in a timeless bond.
You'll see me through 'til the end of time
You will always be the source of my strength and inspiration, guiding me towards my ultimate destiny, no matter what obstacles or challenges I may face.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TIM WHEELER
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[Verse 1]
I smoke myself into a haze in the afternoon
Enveloped heart and the air is cool
Put on your dress, White Goddess
And settle in as the weather folds
In the slow haze of the afternoon
Swaying hips made like a gun
Blackest sails, the most beautiful
Star
[Pre-Chorus]
In the world, in the air
On my tongue
Before my eyes, beyond the stars
Beneath the sun
[Chorus]
So take me in your arms again
Lead me in my dreams again
So what is it worth?
I'll sell my soul
What is it worth?
Only you know
[Verse 2]
You were conceived in my heart
Came like a dream
To save me from my mortality
Put on your dress, White Goddess
And settle in as the weather folds
Our hearts will be entwined when I die
You'll see me through 'til the end of time
No earthly bride, the most beautiful
Star
[Pre-Chorus]
In the world, in the air
On my tongue
Before my eyes, beyond the stars
Beneath the sun
[Chorus]
So take me in your arms again
Lead me in my dreams again
So what is it worth?
I'll sell my soul
What is it worth?
Only you know
[Instrumental]
[Outro]
Take me in your arms again
Lead me in my dreams again
So what is it worth?
I'll sell my soul
What is it worth?
I'll sell my soul
What is it worth?
I'll sell my soul
What is it worth?
@MrMicalo
Criminally underrated band
@MrToberton
Criminally underrated comment
@DubNordy33
Just said the exact same mate, Ash truly deserved to be massive. At a time when it seemed there was a great new band every week, a lot of 'britpop' was very similar. Ash though, crafted perfect pop tunes with their own vibe, like garbage. Deserved greatness.
@Wazza10318
I think this is the best song from Ash. How can a punk rock song sounds so romantic.
@andrewwhitbread9362
INDY!!!
@yoeddie2538
It's definitely not punk rock.
@run2urmom244
@yo eddie yo momma
@travgpeters1
@yo eddie YO sister
@ditakasthalisti9979
agree
@garthybrookens4839
Good memories one of the reasons why the awesomeness of the 90"s can not be denied.
Love this song 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾