1) a currently inactive ind… Read Full Bio ↴There are three bands called Barcelona:
1) a currently inactive indie/new wave/pop band from Arlington, Virginia
2) a Seattle-based alternative pop/rock band
3) frantic hardcore punk band from Barcelona, Spain. Debut LP Extremo Nihilismo en Barcelona out on LA VIDA ES UN MUS DISCOS : barcelona.bandcamp.com .
The indie electronic band Barcelona (1998-2002):
Barcelona was an indie/new wave/pop band from Arlington, Virginia consisting of Jason Korzen, Jennifer Carr, Ivan Ramiscal, and Christian Scanniello. The band addressed geeky themes in many of their songs, such as "The Downside of Computer Camp", "I Have the Password to Your Shell Account", and "Paging System Operator", about a boy who contacts someone in Sweden whom he believes to be an experienced cracker, using a BBS, only to find he is also a thirteen-year-old.
1998: Formation
Barcelona was formed in 1998 by Korzen and Carr. The pair recruited Ramiscal and Scanniello and began writing and performing original songs that year. Later that year, the group met producer/engineer Trevor Kampmann (also known as Trevor hollAnd) and began work on their first LP, Simon Basic, which included the single Why Do You Have So Much Fun Without Me?
1999: Simon Basic
The band signed to March Records in early 1999 and released Simon Basic on that label in June 1999. In the fall of 1999, they embarked on their first tour, mainly on the East Coast, but also including Chicago. The band performed to indie rock fans at places like MIT. The album takes its name from the Simons' BASIC programming language, developed for the Commodore 64.
2000: Zero One Infinity
In 2000, the band began work on Zero One Infinity, again with producer Kampmann. The album included I Have the Password to Your Shell Account (which received some circulation on the Internet), Studio Hair Gel, Robot Trouble and Kasey Keller, an ode to the US soccer goalkeeper. "Studio Hair Gel" and "Robot Trouble" were both released as singles prior to the album and included remixes by the likes of Figurine and Dntel's James Tamborello and Baxendale. The band toured again in the fall of 2000 on ZOI, and the album was well received.
2001: Transhuman Revolution
Barcelona recorded Transhuman Revolution in 2001 again with Trevor hollAnd. The album includes the singles Everything Makes Me Think about Sex and Human Simulation. Shortly after the album's release, the band played their final show at The Metro Cafe in Washington, DC in February 2002.
Post-Barcelona
Jason Korzen formed Sprites with his wife, Amy Korzen. Both Christian Scanniello and Ivan Ramiscal, who were also in Barcelona, have contributed to the project. Ramiscal formed The Positions.
The pop/rock band Barcelona:
Barcelona is a band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 2006. On December 18, 2008, the band announced that they had been signed to the major label Universal Records. The band's songs are harmonious and piano-based with elements of rock. Formed in 2005, the band cites U2, Coldplay, Copeland, Death Cab for Cutie and Lovedrug as its influences. Barcelona released a debut album, Absolutes, in September 2007, which was distributed through Curb Appeal Records. Originally working with A&R, the band decided to create its own label, NBD Music, in order to be able to focus on songwriting. Barcelona has also signed a co-publishing deal with Warner Chappell Publishing to aid in the album's distribution.
Two years prior to the formation of the band, Brian was involved a solo project. He recorded Safety Songs and then employed his musically-inclined friends to accompany him on a tour to support the debut album. After working with his fellow muscians, Brian came to realize that he worked better as a quartet. They decided to stay assembled as a music ensemble and called themselves Barcelona. Fennell described the band's sound when he stated that, "[w]e classify our music style as piano rock."
Touring began in late 2005 upon the formation of the band. Brian Fennell, Chris Bristol and Rhett Stonelake attended Seattle Pacific University. Bristol and Stonelake were still seniors when the band began performing gigs. Most of the band's earlier shows were on the West Coast, which has been attributed to its success in becoming a familiar name amongst music listeners.
The band was featured on MySpace on August 15, 2007, which caught the attention of an A&R representative who helped initiate a promotional deal with MySpace Records and MySpace.com. The band made a television appearance on Good Day Sacramento on August 8, 2007 to promote the upcoming debut album, Absolutes, and play a sample set. Barcelona released Absolutes, on September 25, 2007, which received favorable reviews, especially from hometown critics.
Barcelona performed at Bumbershoot 2008 in Seattle.
On December 18, 2008 Universal Records announced that they had signed Barcelona to their label. The label plans for an April 2009 remastered release of Absolutes including additional tracks. Absolutes is being self produced by Barcelona and Brian Eichelberger. Michael H. Brauer, two-time Grammy winner for his work with Coldplay and John Mayer, will be mixing the album.
The song "Falling out of Trees" from their album "Absolutes" played on the promo of the favorite TV series "Grey's Anatomy"s season 5 finale episodes.
Colors
Barcelona Lyrics
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You I have had 22 years of
Trying to form the words that somehow
Might mean I am feeling
So many colors in this distraction
Brown hair makes her lips more red
Words would not describe what I'm seeing
She makes my heart scream color
I know by now she should have found me out
Every sense I have has been exhausted
But color makes her smile
She's always waiting for me to speak
But all she hears is whitest noise
Though I may not communicate my heart
She knows the color I'm screaming
She makes my heart scream color
I know by now she should have found me out
And every sense I have has been exhausted
But color makes her smile
I feel it coming, I feel it coming
I feel it coming, I feel it coming
I feel it coming, I feel it coming
I feel it coming on
Whoa, she makes my heart scream color
I know by now she should have found me out
And every sense I have has been exhausted
But color makes her smile
Yeah, she makes my heart scream color
She should have found me out
Every sense I have has been exhausted
But color makes her smile
Color makes her smile
The lyrics of the song "Colors" by Barcelona poetically captures the singer's struggle to communicate their emotions to the object of their affection. The opening lines of the song highlight the difficulty in expressing one's feelings and desire. Despite having spent 22 years on this planet, the lyrics suggest that the singer has yet to overcome the challenge of articulating their emotions effectively. However, the use of colors throughout the song represents a metaphor for the various emotions and feelings that the singer is experiencing.
The singer mentions "so many colors in this distraction" and how "brown hair makes her lips more red," highlighting the intensity of their feelings towards their love interest. The singer is at a loss for words to accurately describe what they see and feel when they see their love interest, frequently struggling to hold their tongue.
Despite the lack of communication, the singer knows that their love interest understands the depth of their feelings. The lyrics suggest that every sense that the singer has has been exhausted, but it's the color that makes their love interest smile. As the song progresses, the singer feels their emotions intensifying, expressed through the repetition of "I feel it coming." The chorus reaffirms the strength of their love, with their heart screaming color unconditionally.
Overall, "Colors" by Barcelona is a beautifully crafted song that uses colors as metaphors for emotions and love. The singer struggles to communicate their feelings but finds solace in the suggestion that the person they love understands the intensity of their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
It's hard for me to say what I want from
Expressing my desires is always a challenge
You I have had 22 years of
I have been trying to communicate for a long time
Trying to form the words that somehow
Attempting to find the right words
Might mean I am feeling
So that you can understand my emotions
So many colors in this distraction
There are so many things to focus on
Brown hair makes her lips more red
Her physical features make me notice more colors
Words would not describe what I'm seeing
What I am seeing is beyond description
I try to hold my tongue but it's useless
I cannot keep my thoughts to myself
She makes my heart scream color
She fills my heart with a variety of feelings
I know by now she should have found me out
She should have understood my intentions by now
Every sense I have has been exhausted
I have tried every way possible to communicate
But color makes her smile
She is happy to see the colorful world
She's always waiting for me to speak
She wants me to express my thoughts
But all she hears is whitest noise
What I say seems meaningless to her
Though I may not communicate my heart
Even if I cannot express my true feelings
She knows the color I'm screaming
She can sense the emotions I am trying to convey
I feel it coming, I feel it coming
I can sense that something is about to happen
I feel it coming, I feel it coming
I can sense that something is about to happen
I feel it coming, I feel it coming
I can sense that something is about to happen
I feel it coming on
I can feel it happening
Whoa, she makes my heart scream color
She fills my heart with different emotions
I know by now she should have found me out
She should have understood my intentions by this time
And every sense I have has been exhausted
I have used all my senses to get through to her
But color makes her smile
She finds happiness in colors
Yeah, she makes my heart scream color
The emotions she brings out are colorful
She should have found me out
By now, she should have understood me
Every sense I have has been exhausted
I have tried every possible way to communicate
But color makes her smile
She is happy with the colorful world
Color makes her smile
Colors bring a smile to her face
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN LESENY FENNELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
teri chadwick
I agree with blakesaysmoo! I heard this song for the first time today as I was running intervals. It got me pumped! Then, when I went and looked it up, I got the updated version. B-O-R-I-N-G. This version is the best!
N.Sarai Portillo1
‘‘‘Que hermosa canción!!! <3 <3
TheRavenlhelix
This version is my favorite!
Gage
They need to make another album!
csk8er4
this version is WAY beter then the old version, they should put this one on itunes. The new one isn't nearly as happy as this one
zpqkids
Please help them get famous so the world can see their talent!
Kelli dON
amazing band!
dapsychward
It all depends on the label. Beck, for example, signed with Geffen because though it was less money he would have the most freedom of creativity. Fame ruins nothing, bands themselves ruin it by signing for more money and less control. Regardless, if someone chooses music as a career it's more than just a hobby. They're doing it to make money, and I cant justify saying that I don't want them to be successful.
Giga Gamby
This song is so nice to listen to :)
dapsychward
Personally as a lover of music, I like to see little known bands I enjoy become popular. To say you don't want them to be more successful (i.e. become "mainstream") is to say that you hate musicians and only care about their music. I like seeing them make money and become rich, and that does nothing to change their music. You shouldn't hope a bands popularity plateaus at borderline obscurity, it's disrespectful. Good musicians deserve notoriety. Good musicians can change the "mainstream"