1. A Swedish … Read Full Bio ↴There are three acts making music under the name Asteroid:
1. A Swedish psychedellic / space-rock band;
2. An electronic solo musician from the Netherlands;
3. A changing group of improvising musicians from London.
1. Heavy, progressive Swedish spaced-out 70's-style fuzzrock. The band was formed in the winter of 2003-2004. Releases: "Demo 2004", "Ep 2005", "Asteroid & Blowback" (Fuzz Split 2006, Release April 2006 by Fuzzorama Records), "Asteroid" (2007), II (2010). The history of Asteroid is a psychedelic space saga, timeless and endless, with no upside or downside, but with a beautiful ending. The band, formed during the winter of 2003, has undertaken a long musical journey and developed a sound well fit to the trio constellation. After being formed as a regular stoner band, it didnt take long before new grounds were conquered. Since then, influences have been collected from blues and British 70s classic rock, but also from Swedish traditional folk music. Asteroid is now back with their second album, called simply II. It is a more evolved but also relaxed and groovy follow up to their highly acclaimed debut album S/T. This time they locked themselves up in a studio deep in the forest, trying to capture the raw and naked sound and feeling in their music. You will hear a tighter, heavier, but also darker Asteroid. You will still recognize the characteristic energy in the sound and feel the joy delivered by the musicians. This record is like transporting yourself back to the psychedelic woods of Sweden, but unlike other 70s influences bands this is also fresh and unique on its own. Asteroid is today a well-known live act all over Europe with constant touring and a reputation of wild and sweaty live shows. Hold on to your hats!
2. Asteroid is an alias for a 23 year old young man called Jonathan, who lives in Kampen, The Netherlands. his songs are a mix of melodic progressive breaks, drum 'n bass, lounge, and a tiny bit of industrial.
He started mixing and producing in early 2005. He's always focussed on producing spatial and spacey melodies, i.e., lots of strings and reverb.
3. Asteroid is a changing group of improvising musicians formed in 2011, making drone, noise and sci-fi soundscapes. Members have included Kevin Quigley, Graham Dunning, Nabil Ahmed, Jo Thomas, Christos Fanaros, Mark Wagner, Colin Webster and Farooq Janjua.
River
Asteroid Lyrics
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and the water took us away
we all sat upon this shores
looking straight
looking straight out in space
End
The lyrics of Asteroid's song, 'River' opens up by making a vivid comparison between a river and an ocean, juxtaposing the massive change that occurs when a river turns into an ocean with the feeling of being swept away by water. The image of water taking us away can be interpreted as a metaphor for the powerful forces that shape our lives and push us towards change. The next line, "we all sat upon this shores," suggests that the singer is not alone in facing the impending change, but rather situated within a community of people sharing the same experience. Looking out into space is perhaps an indicator of the overwhelming nature of the change that is about to occur, the idea that the unknown looms large and intimidating.
Overall, the lyrics hint at the inevitability of change and the fragility of human life in the grand scheme of things. It speaks to the anxiety many may feel when facing significant life changes, but it also offers a sense of solidarity, implying that this experience is part of a broader, collective human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Before this river became an ocean
In the past, this river was not as vast and turned into an ocean.
and the water took us away
We were carried away by the force of the water.
we all sat upon this shores
We were all sitting on the shore before the flooding.
looking straight
We were staring ahead.
looking straight out in space
We were gazing at space with a clear view.
End
This marks the end of the song lyrics.
Contributed by Olivia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Before this river became an ocean
And the water swept us away
We all sat up on this shore
Looking straight, looking straight out in space
MrFobob
EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC, EXCELLENT TUNES
theSavageHippie
Them lyrics man, them lyrics.
misterblisstr
Fucking genious, but why soo short =/