In the nineties, Vienna became famous for its electronic music scene and Bernhard Fleischmann found its unique place in it. A laptop, sound loops, rhythm patterns. A gig at the legendary picknick@rhiz festival. Indulging melodies, but never sugary, surrounded by tricky rhythm structures. Songs, not just tracks, arranged on an impressing record – “pop loops for breakfast” found the love story between Bernhard Fleischmann and the young label Morr Music in autumn 1998. The “Sidonie EP” followed in 1999. Bernhard Fleischmann became a busy live artist, touring through Austria, Germany, Europe, the USA and nearly the rest of the world. The album “Choir of Empty Beds” was released on Fuzzy Box (2000). Besides, tracks for compilations on Morr Music (“Putting the Morr back into Morrissey“) and other labels – Christof Kurzmann’s Vienna based label Charizma, for instance. Bernhard Fleischmann’s “Nico”-7inch was the opener for the Morr Music-series “a number of small things” (2001).
Later came “Welcome Tourist” (autumn 2001) featuring Christof Kurzmann.
Together with Herbert Weixelbaum Bernhard Fleischmann formed Duo 505, delicate pulsing electronica. Their album “late” was released in autumn 2005 on Morr Music.
Together with Christof Kurzmann, Burkhard Stangl, Martin Siewert and Werner Dafeldecker – those who already have played one song together on “Welcome Tourist” – he founded The Year of, a country-esque chamber orchestra with slide guitars, clarinets, interferences, echo chambers. Songs in cinemascope, electro-acoustic experiences. Their debut “Slow Days” was released in spring 2006 also on Morr Music.
And there is „The Humbucking Coil“ Bernhard Fleischmann’s third solo record released in February 2006 – euphoric pop in slow motion, rustling rhythm patterns, songs that linger and indulge. Vibraphone, piano, electric guitars in a still electronic working process. Pop songs of course.
Bernhard Fleischmann is also the composer for different film scores: Bady Mincks “Am Anfang war der Blick“ (shown in Cannes 2003); Jörg Kalts “Crash Test Dummies” (shown at the berlinale 2005); and Marc Bauders and Dörte Frankes “Jeder schweigt von etwas anderem” (shown at the Berlinale 2006).
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Gain
B. Fleischmann Lyrics
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lets see another fence
lets have another crash
lets get another chance
where all reason ends, i put my heart
where foresight ends, i want to start
as long as i haven't tried to gain
lets give it one more try
don't want to make you cry
how else can we survive
unless we dry our eyes
where all reason ends, i put my heart
where foresight ends, i want to start
as long as i haven't tried to gain
i will not stop, will not complain
The lyrics to B. Fleischmann's song "Gain" seem to be about perseverance and hope in the face of difficult circumstances. The repeated phrases "let's face another day" and "let's give it one more try" suggest that the singer is determined to keep going, despite setbacks or obstacles that may arise. The lines "where all reason ends, I put my heart" and "where foresight ends, I want to start" highlight the importance of emotion and intuition in achieving one's goals. The singer seems to be saying that sometimes, even when we can't see the way forward or understand our own motivations, we need to trust our instincts and keep pushing forward.
The chorus, with its declaration that the singer will "not stop, will not complain," reinforces the idea that determination and resilience are key to success. The final lines of the song, "how else can we survive/unless we dry our eyes," suggest that the singer is aware of the difficulties and challenges they face, but they are committed to facing them head-on and not giving up. Overall, "Gain" is a song about perseverance and determination, urging the listener to keep pushing through tough times and stay focused on their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
lets face another day
Let's confront the challenges of a new day.
lets see another fence
Let's face another obstacle to overcome.
lets have another crash
Let's experience another failure.
lets get another chance
Let's embrace another opportunity for success.
where all reason ends, i put my heart
When logic fails, I rely on my emotions and intuition.
where foresight ends, i want to start
When I can't predict the future, I'm eager to take action and see what happens.
as long as i haven't tried to gain
I will keep striving for progress until I have achieved my goals.
i will not stop, will not complain
I will persevere and not give up, despite any setbacks or obstacles.
lets give it one more try
Let's attempt another approach to see if we can succeed.
don't want to make you cry
I don't want to cause you pain or disappointment.
how else can we survive
We need to find a way to endure and thrive.
unless we dry our eyes
We must let go of our sadness or regrets in order to move forward.
Contributed by Nolan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.