At first, Astree and the Leaves known as a semi unplugged band leaded by Astrie (Vocal, Acoustic) and Bagus (Electric Guitar). They played easy listening songs written by Astrie and a lot of hits song from the band like The Calling, Foo Fighters, U2, radiohead, /rif (Indonesia), in acoustic version. They made their first show at Potluck Cafe, Bandung at 14th February, 2007.
But 3 months later, both Astrie and Bagus realized that the latest form of Astree and the Leaves isn't enough to make a great live performance, too much boundaries and lack of harmony. So, they agreed to change the band's form, from duo into a full band.
In the middle of June, 2007, Astree and the Leaves became a real full band after Bagus recruiting his former band (Nicenoise,2002) mates. Adi Luhung (Drums), Andika Pradana (Bass) and Isa Adrianto (guitar). That was the beginning of Astree and the Leaves's new born, from semi unplugged into semi electronic pop/alternative band.
On their live performance, they usually play hits songs from The Killers, U2, Angels and Airwaves, Paramore and many others, in remix version. Also their own songs such as Hey!, Etre Aime, Green Shade, Confessed (coming up next: The Finest Distance, You're There,Winning Loser, I can't heal, Ujung Dunia, and many others). Their music being directed by Magi (Drummer of /rif) especially for Hey!, Etre Aime, Green Shade, You're There and Ujung dunia.
In the beginning of 2008, Andika and Isa decided to quit the band, replaced by Ukooy (Bass) and Andre (Sekapur Sirih's guitarist) until now.
Astree and The Leaves now still working with their demo, performing to introduce their music and of course, get a record deal.
They want to share a light and easy music without boundaries, coz' your ears may bring your own definition.
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Hey
Astree And The Leaves Lyrics
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I said hey Joe where you goin' with that gun in your hand?
I'm going out to find my woman now, she's been runnin' around with some other man
I said I'm going out and find my woman now she's been runnin' around with some other man
Well hey Joe now what are you gonna do?
Well hey Joe tell me what are you gonna do?
Well I guess I'll shoot my woman now, that's what I'll do
Hey Joe tell me where are you gonna go?
Well hey Joe I said where are you gonna go?
Well I guess I'll go down to my place in Mexico
Said I guess I'll go down to where a man can be free
And there ain't gonna be no hangman's ropes put around me
At first glance, Astree and the Leaves' song "Hey!!" may seem like a straightforward cover of Jimi Hendrix's classic "Hey Joe." However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the band has taken the original song and subverted its meaning. While Hendrix's version, and countless others by artists such as The Byrds and Patti Smith, tells the story of a jealous man who plans to shoot his unfaithful lover, Astree and the Leaves have changed the lyrics to make the singer more sympathetic. In this version, the man is going to find his woman, not to seek revenge, but perhaps to try and reconcile with her. The line "I guess I'll shoot them both before I'm through" is also changed to "I guess I'll try and get her back before I'm through." This reimagining of the song gives it a new dimension, transforming it from a tale of violence and jealousy to one of love and forgiveness.
Additionally, the band's decision to cover "Hey Joe" is interesting in and of itself. The song has a long and storied history, with countless artists from a variety of genres putting their own spin on it. Hendrix's version is perhaps the most famous, but it was actually a cover itself, originated by a Los Angeles folk singer named Tim Rose. The fact that Astree and the Leaves chose to cover such an iconic song demonstrates their willingness to take risks and experiment with their sound. At the same time, the changes they made to the lyrics and the arrangement show a respect for the original material and a desire to make it their own.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Joe, where you goin' with that gun in your hand?
Asking Joe where he's headed with a gun.
I said hey Joe where you goin' with that gun in your hand?
Repeating the question, wondering why Joe has a gun.
I'm going out to find my woman now, she's been runnin' around with some other man
Joe's going to look for his woman after she's been seen with someone else.
I said I'm going out and find my woman now she's been runnin' around with some other man
Restating the reason for Joe's quest.
Well hey Joe now what are you gonna do?
Asking what Joe plans to do once he finds his woman.
Well hey Joe tell me what are you gonna do?
Rephrasing the question to prompt a response.
Well I guess I'll shoot my woman now, that's what I'll do
Joe plans to harm his woman to get revenge for her infidelity.
I said I guess I'll shoot them both before I'm through
Admitting that Joe intends to harm both his woman and the other man.
Hey Joe tell me where are you gonna go?
Asking where Joe will run away to after committing these crimes.
Well hey Joe I said where are you gonna go?
Repeating the question for clarification.
Well I guess I'll go down to my place in Mexico
Joe plans to flee to his house in Mexico to escape punishment.
Said I guess I'll go down to where a man can be free
Desiring freedom and the ability to live without consequences for his actions.
And there ain't gonna be no hangman's ropes put around me
Joe doesn't want to be punished for his crimes, including execution by hanging.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Billy Roberts
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