Much of Autechre's music has a strong focus on complex rhythm and driving percussion, and more recently, on meticulous sequencing. Later work has been notably experimental and abstract, in contrast to the more club-friendly and conventional early 1990s releases.
Booth and Brown formed the group in 1987 while they were both living in Rochdale, United Kingdom. They began by making and trading electro and hip-hop mixtapes, but gradually collected some cheap equipment (most notably a Casio SK-1 Sampler) and moved on to their own compositions.
Iera
Autechre Lyrics
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Alone Naked Rusty IERA Tonight...
Tonight... (x4)
Alone Naked Rusty IERA
There We Stood
Alone Naked Rusty IERA Tonight...
Tonight... (x8)
The lyrics to Autechre's song "Iera" are open to interpretation, as is often the case with abstract electronic music. However, one possible interpretation is that the lyrics depict a scene of two people standing naked in a desolate, rusty environment that is represented by the repeated use of the word "Rusty" and "IERA". The repetition of the words "Tonight" could suggest that this is a fleeting, ephemeral moment that won't last beyond the current moment. The use of the word "Love" at the end of the song could suggest that this moment was deeply meaningful or perhaps signifies a deep connection between the two people.
The lyrics are minimalistic and repetitive, in keeping with the style of the music. This allows the listener to focus on the textures, rhythms, and atmosphere of the music rather than the meaning of the words. The use of repetition creates a sense of hypnotic, entrancing ambiance. The song could be interpreted as a celebration of the beauty of simplicity and the power of minimalism. The lyrics, while sparse, are evocative and add to the overall mood of the music.
Line by Line Meaning
There We Were
At that moment, we were present
Alone Naked Rusty IERA Tonight...
We were by ourselves, unclothed, and in a dilapidated location called Iera, tonight...
Tonight... (x4)
This evening... (repeated 4 times for emphasis)
Alone Naked Rusty IERA
We were alone, uncovered, and located in the rundown place called Iera
There We Stood
At that moment, we were standing there
Alone Naked Rusty IERA Tonight...
We were by ourselves, unclothed, and in a dilapidated location called Iera, tonight...
Tonight... (x8)
This evening... (repeated 8 times for emphasis)
IERA Again Tonight My Love
We will be returning to Iera again this evening, my beloved
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: Robert Brown, Sean Booth
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