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.
Falling Out Of Trees
Barcelona Lyrics
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I finally found out how long I can hang on
Oh, I got this all wrong, my heart is scared, my heart is gone
Now looking around, there's no one here to hear my fall
White, white as a sheet, I saw a ghost, I think it was me
I've got to get out, out of this town, it's scary
Sometimes when I sleep I miss my home, I miss my tree
I've got this now, my legs are steady now
The angels warned me never to fall down
I've got this now, my legs are steady now
The angels warned me never to fall down
The lyrics of Barcelona's song "Falling Out Of Trees" tell the story of a person who is struggling to find their way in life. They have fallen from the safety of their tree, and are now alone on the street. They reflect on how they got there, acknowledging that they got it all wrong, and their heart is scared and gone. As they look around, they realize that no one is there to hear their fall. The person sees themselves as a ghost, and the town they are in is scary. They miss their home and their tree, and it's now up to someone else to carry them back up to the top.
The song reflects on the struggles of life and the fear of falling down. The person is now steady on their legs, having learned from their experiences. The angels have warned them never to fall down again, indicating that the person has learned a valuable lesson that they will carry with them for the rest of their life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Falling Out Of Trees" convey a message of resilience and the ability to overcome challenges in life. It speaks to the human experience of falling down and getting back up again, and the importance of learning from our mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Fall, fall out of trees into the street on my own
I've fallen from the safety of the tree branches onto the unpredictable street below, all by myself.
I finally found out how long I can hang on
I've learned just how much perseverance and strength I possess to hold on for so long.
Oh, I got this all wrong, my heart is scared, my heart is gone
I've realized I made a mistake and now I'm fearful, lost, and unsure of how to proceed.
Now looking around, there's no one here to hear my fall
As I stand alone, I know that no one is around to witness my missteps and falls.
White, white as a sheet, I saw a ghost, I think it was me
I am so scared that I have become as pale as a sheet and I feel like a ghost of who I used to be.
I've got to get out, out of this town, it's scary
I need to leave this place because it frightens me with its unknown dangers and uncertainties.
Sometimes when I sleep I miss my home, I miss my tree
In my dreams, I long for the safety and comfort of my childhood home and the tree I once climbed.
But now it's up to them to carry me back up to the top
I am relying on others to help me regain my strength and climb back to the top of the tree.
I've got this now, my legs are steady now
I am feeling much more confident and secure, with a newfound stability in my footing.
The angels warned me never to fall down
I've been taught a valuable lesson about avoiding the consequences of falling down and failing.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN LESENY FENNELL
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